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#1317 of 1,823 schools in IN
Anderson Preparatory Academy
School · Anderson Preparatory Academy · Anderson, IN
A charter school in Anderson, IN where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 West 29th Street, Anderson, IN 46016
- Math 7% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anderson Preparatory Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 9% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anderson Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,543
Median home value
$66,100
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
39.1%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Indiana Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Anderson Preparatory Academy is listed in Anderson Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anderson Preparatory Academy
Anderson Preparatory Academy is a public school in Anderson, IN, part of Anderson Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 843 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,317 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anderson Preparatory Academy
What grades does Anderson Preparatory Academy serve?
Anderson Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Anderson Preparatory Academy?
Anderson Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Preparatory Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson Preparatory Academy rank in IN?
Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks #1,317 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Anderson Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anderson Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Preparatory Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anderson Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Anderson Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Anderson Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Anderson Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson Preparatory Academy?
56.0% of students at Anderson Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 843
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (765) 649-8472
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 46016)
- 18,380
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46016; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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