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Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

385^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy is a K-8 school in Little Rock, AR, serving 306 students under the Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas district, where 100% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Ivy Hill has shown remarkable academic improvement in recent years, with English Language Arts proficiency jumping from 11.3% to 33% and math from 9.2% to 22.8% between 2023-2024 and 2025-2026. This turnaround is unmatched by nearby schools like Dr Martin Luther King Junior Leadership & Language Magnet Academy or Stephens Elementary, which have remained stagnant. However, the school still faces challenges—3rd-grade math proficiency sits at just 13%, far below the state average of 45.5%. Interestingly, Ivy Hill’s 8th-grade class is a bright spot, outperforming the state average in ELA (41.1%) and Reading (44.1%), suggesting that students who stay through the K-8 program catch up by the time they leave for high school.

Compared to nearby Gibbs Magnet Elementary School (just 0.79 miles away), which serves a less economically disadvantaged population and scores 59.6% in ELA, Ivy Hill’s scores highlight the impact of poverty on academic outcomes. Yet, Ivy Hill operates with significantly less funding—$10,255 per student versus Gibbs’ $18,630. The school’s K-8 model is unique in the area, eliminating the need for a middle school transition. For families seeking a school that has demonstrated rapid improvement and a long-term commitment to student growth, Ivy Hill offers a compelling option, especially for older students who benefit from its sustained support.

306

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72215

(501) 404-0012

District: Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.7%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Two or more races:

0.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 13th percentile in 2021 → 22nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2021

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (30% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Arkansas avg42%

Elementary school

385^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▲ up 8 pts since 2021

From bottom 13% (2021) to bottom 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

219^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 29 pts since 2024

From bottom 4% (2024) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

199^th of 251Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	28.3	385 of 491	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	15.5	440 of 495	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	470 of 497	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.5	428 of 492	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.7	421 of 487	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.2	430 of 496	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	37.8	219 of 327	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	16.6	285 of 324	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.0	320 of 335	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading34%-7 vs state

English Language Arts33%-6 vs state

Science32%-12 vs state

Mathematics23%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)							ATLAS Science (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 S Battery St	Little Rock	72215	Pulaski County	Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 404-0012	306	22	14.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	302 (98.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28.3	385^th of 491 public elementary schools	21.6%		15.5	440^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.1%	55	39.1	27.3	28.0	40.0	28.2	41.1	33.0	39.1	30.3	24.0	36.0	34.4	44.1	33.5	13.0	30.3	24.0	28.0	15.6	23.5	22.8	39.1	39.4	28.0	40.0	15.7	35.3	32.0
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1115 W 16th Street	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-4900	291	20	14.6	57.7%	81 (27.8%)	183 (62.9%)	18 (6.2%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	76.7	105^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.6%		78.3	96^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.6%	9	69.4	54.2	55.1				59.6	71.5	52.1	51.0				58.2	55.1	56.3	48.9				53.4	71.4	37.6	40.8				50.0	$18,630	$2,375	$16,255
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	Little Rock Ar 72204	Pine Bluff	71603	Pulaski County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 500-0558	200	13	15.1	76.5%	0 (0.0%)	186 (93.0%)	11 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	29.7	377^th of 491 public elementary schools	23.2%		15.6	439^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.3%	62	32.2	28.2	17.9				26.4	32.2	23.1	13.7				22.9	71.4	53.8	28.5				51.5	39.3	23.0	21.5				27.4
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Leadership & Language Magnet Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	905 M L King Drive	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5100	414	28	14.9	99.3%	11 (2.7%)	380 (91.8%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	4.9	489^th of 491 public elementary schools	0.4%		7.3	481^st of 495 public elementary schools	2.8%	8	12.9	10.8	17.8				13.9	12.9	10.8	17.8				13.8	10.2	15.2	13.6				13.2	18.0	15.2	6.7				13.1	$27,658	$5,489	$22,170
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	2700 Main Street	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6700	315	19	16.5	99.0%	11 (3.5%)	272 (86.3%)	19 (6.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)																													$25,295	$4,201	$21,094
Stephens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 W 18th Street	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6400	474	27	17.5	99.4%	23 (4.9%)	397 (83.8%)	27 (5.7%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	5.7	484^th of 491 public elementary schools	1.4%		5.2	492^nd of 495 public elementary schools	0.6%	8	14.5	10.9	16.6				14.0	18.4	9.4	18.2				15.5	14.5	10.8	13.4				13.0	22.3	14.1	13.6				17.0	$17,478	$3,256	$14,222
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-6	717 West 7th Street	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	1,387	32	43.5	64.6%	806 (58.1%)	369 (26.6%)	114 (8.2%)	14 (1.0%)	26 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (4.0%)	25	399^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.7%		24.4	394^th of 495 public elementary schools	20.4%	5	34.2	29.2	28.8				30.3	37.4	30.5	32.8				33.1	18.7	26.1	23.0				23.0	33.2	31.5	29.1				30.9
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2600 W Markham	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Arkansas School For The Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 296-1810	30	11	2.7	70.0%	18 (60.0%)	8 (26.7%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Estem Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 748-9200	672	44	15.2	84.2%	45 (6.7%)	539 (80.2%)	52 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.9%)	40.7	302^nd of 491 public elementary schools	38.5%		40.7	307^th of 495 public elementary schools	38.0%	5	40.4	35.5	41.6	40.3			39.3	41.1	32.5	40.1	40.9			38.4	37.6	42.2	27.5	35.6			35.9	35.7	27.1	36.6	34.9			33.4	$11,417	$1,640	$9,777
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 214-6810	609	42	14.4	78.3%	61 (10.0%)	451 (74.1%)	52 (8.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.4%)								(n/a)																													$12,912	$2,068	$10,844

Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy

What district is Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy in?

Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas

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Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy?

Students at Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy are 99% African American.

How many students attend Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 306 students attended Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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