Ivy Classical Academy

Ivy Classical Academy is a single K-5 elementary school in Prattville, AL, serving 619 students and earning a 3-star rating (58th percentile) statewide. For parents, this school offers a clear picture of strengths and challenges: it excels in English Language Arts across every grade, but struggles significantly with math in the upper elementary grades.

In English, Ivy Classical Academy consistently outperforms the state average, with the most impressive gap in 6th grade (79.17% proficiency vs. 56.77% statewide). However, math tells a different story. While 3rd and 4th graders slightly beat state averages, 5th graders fall 15.7 points behind (23.33% vs. 39.06%), and 6th graders drop to just 20.83% proficiency—the lowest of any subject or grade. Science in 4th grade is essentially average (50% vs. 50.23%). This "math cliff" in upper elementary is the school's most urgent area for improvement.

On the positive side, the school reports a remarkable 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate, far better than the state's 12.0%, and only 28.27% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a relatively advantaged student body. The 6th-grade test data is an anomaly since the school's official range is K-5, but it reinforces the math concern. Given strong attendance and low economic disadvantage, the school has a solid foundation; addressing the math curriculum and support for grades 5 and 6 could significantly boost its overall ranking and star rating. For parents, this means a school that is excellent at reading but needs attention in math as children get older.