Ambassadors Preparatory Academy, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Ambassadors Preparatory Academy

Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter operating prekindergarten through eighth grade in Galveston County. The district serves a small enrollment across a single campus and distinguishes itself by earning a 2024 National Blue Ribbon designation from the U.S. Department of Education as an Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing School, a federal recognition that acknowledges strong academic outcomes paired with substantial diversity in the student body and high poverty rates.

The student composition is roughly three-fifths Black and about a quarter Hispanic, with the remainder split among white, Asian, and multiracial students. About seven-eighths of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, placing this as a school serving a predominantly low-income community. Chronic absenteeism runs at a rate that places the school in the top quartile among Galveston County districts, suggesting strong engagement or effective attendance practices.

Academically, the picture is mixed by subject and grade. In English language arts across all grades tested, proficiency is solid and improves with grade level, reaching strong performance in seventh and eighth grade. Math shows a similar upward trend, with third grade proficiency at its lowest point and eighth grade performance substantially higher. Science proficiency is uneven: fifth grade results are notably weak, while eighth grade rebounds to about half of students meeting standards. Social studies testing is available only for eighth grade, where results are above the midpoint. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it in the top quartile among county districts, and per-pupil current spending is in the upper range for the county, suggesting meaningful resource investment.

A parent considering this school should be aware that the stronger academic results come concentrated in the upper grades, particularly seventh and eighth grade, while third and fourth grade show lower proficiency, especially in reading. The school's most recent state test data covers only a single year, so longer-term trends are not yet available to evaluate consistency of performance. The National Blue Ribbon recognition carries substantial weight as a national marker of equitable outcomes, particularly for families prioritizing a school that demonstrates success with economically disadvantaged and minority-majority populations. The small, single-campus setting means the student environment is intimate and the grade span remains below high school, making this a pathway through middle school rather than a complete K-12 option.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

162

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 28%

Black 59%

White 6%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

20%

—

Gr 4

63%

—

Gr 5

71%

—

Gr 6

68%

—

Gr 7

80%

—

Gr 8

80%

—

Math

Gr 3

30%

—

Gr 4

50%

—

Gr 5

53%

—

Gr 6

63%

—

Gr 7

50%

—

Gr 8

70%

—

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

50%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

60%

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

71%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

100%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

50%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

29%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

82%

Grade 7

83%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

67%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.