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#342 of 863 schools in MS
Top 40% in state
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Elementary School · Ambition Preparatory Charter School · Jackson, MS
A charter elementary school in Jackson, MS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5331 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS 39209
- Math 35% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ambition Preparatory Charter School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 11 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ambition Preparatory Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,103
Median home value
$74,600
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
33.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raines Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| John Hopkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Clausell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,159NCES 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.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is listed in Ambition Preparatory Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Ambition Preparatory Charter School, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ambition Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Ambition Preparatory Charter School serve?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambition Preparatory Charter School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ambition Preparatory Charter School rank in MS?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School ranks #342 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ambition Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ambition Preparatory Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Ambition Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ambition Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ambition Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
100.0% of students at Ambition Preparatory Charter School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (601) 487-1658
- Area population (ZIP 39209)
- 26,514
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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