Summary:
There is one elementary school in the Ambition Preparatory Charter School district: Ambition Preparatory Charter School, a K-6 school in Jackson, Mississippi, enrolling 563 students. Because this is a single-school charter district, the school’s data are identical to the district’s data. The school’s statewide rank has improved for three consecutive years, moving from 333rd (15th percentile) in 2023-2024 to 272nd (28th percentile) in 2025-2026 out of roughly 380 schools. This 61-place climb is a clear sign of positive momentum, though the school still rates 1 star and remains below the state average in most subjects.
The strongest areas are early-grade performance and science. In 2025-2026, 3rd grade ELA reached 49.4% proficiency, slightly above the state average of 48.5%, while 3rd grade math was nearly even with the state at 48.1%. 5th grade science also stood out at 65.7% proficiency, just 5.8 points below the state. However, upper-grade math and 6th grade reading are major concerns. The largest gaps were 6th grade ELA (23.8% vs. 48.0% state) and 4th grade math (29.5% vs. 51.5% state). On a brighter note, the school posted several large year-over-year gains, including a 19.4-point jump in 5th grade ELA and a 15.2-point jump in 3rd grade ELA, showing that improvement is possible even in challenging areas.
With 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, this is a high-poverty school, yet chronic absenteeism of 24.3% is nearly identical to the state average of 23.9%. That is an actionable opportunity, as reducing missed days could boost learning. Overall, Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a school on an upward trajectory, with genuine bright spots in early grades and science, but with persistent gaps in grades 4 through 6, especially math and reading. The data also shows 7th grade test scores despite the official K-6 span, so families should confirm the grade configuration. The core story is one of measurable improvement amid ongoing challenges.
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