Ambition Preparatory Charter School

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an elementary school located in Jackson, Mississippi, at the address 5331 Clinton Blvd. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, Ambition Preparatory has a student body of 472 students with a focused approach to education supported by a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The school employs 27 full-time equivalent teachers and is structured as a charter school within the public system.

Ambition Preparatory's academic performance, while currently at the lower end with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranking 730th out of 865 schools in Mississippi, reflects areas where there is room for improvement and growth. Students perform around 32% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 27% proficient or above in Math across all grades. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is situated in a mid-size city setting within Hinds County, providing students with opportunities to engage with the local community while focusing on their development and academic needs.

While current test scores at Ambition Preparatory Charter School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.