Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 8101 Fallsdale Dr
       Charlotte, NC  28214


(980) 237-0371

District: Aristotle Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1406th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  183.0 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


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Compare Details Aristotle Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Aristotle Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 92.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.5%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aristotle Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Aristotle Preparatory Academy 1406th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Aristotle Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Aristotle Preparatory Academy 725th of 784 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Aristotle Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Aristotle Preparatory Academy 231st of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aristotle Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 17.27 1252nd 1440 13.1%
2016 12.25 1306th 1425 8.4%
2017 23.30 1179th 1429 17.5%
2018 28.27 1100th 1434 23.3%
2019 39.99 916th 1473 37.8%
2021 32.48 988th 1489 33.6%
2022 20.08 1266th 1514 16.4%
2023 10.87 1406th 1502 6.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.36 778th 1332 41.6%
2019 48.64 711th 1361 47.8%
2021 53.61 522nd 1329 60.7%
2022 33.44 959th 1366 29.8%
2023 14.31 1352nd 1437 5.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.06 988th 1440 31.4%
2022 37.71 934th 1458 35.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.75 1100th 1413 22.2%
2019 34.83 1025th 1430 28.3%
2021 42.73 806th 1444 44.2%
2022 19.98 1233rd 1464 15.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.76 490th 927 47.1%
2019 60.80 299th 949 68.5%
2021 47.95 384th 896 57.1%
2022 28.78 716th 927 22.8%
2023 18.93 845th 933 9.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aristotle Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.58 575th 741 22.4%
2022 30.57 558th 786 29.0%
2023 9.40 725th 784 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.04 478th 633 24.5%
2022 53.87 274th 689 60.2%
2023 5.99 718th 735 2.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.35 496th 706 29.7%
2022 28.18 541st 733 26.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.45 604th 711 15.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.98 325th 533 39.0%
2022 50.47 221st 550 59.8%
2023 17.10 514th 559 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Monday, October 24, 2022

Open Quote Aristotle is a wonderful place to learn because of its dedicated, professional staff and outstanding curriculum. After years of public, charter, and homeschool teaching experience, I’m thrilled to find a school that has high expectations and holds teachers and students to them!

This is the place for your child if you want them to learn respect, accountability, curiosity across all subjects, and a global knowledge base that will help them relate anywhere.

This is NOT the place to run from discipline, be lazy, try bullying or violent behaviors, or play politics. Charter One Schools like Aristotle have a mission to instill moral character and academic excellence, which is sorely missing from many current institutions. A free education is the law, but a good education is a privilege. This takes work and willingness from parents, children, and teachers together.

Overall, the school provides a great education based on core values that are delivered with healthy boundaries so students can be successful in the professional world. The caring and qualified teachers and staff make it that much better! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Open Quote I was hesitant to enroll my son at APA- but I heard about the new principal that was brought on was doing great things. Two years ago, I did a tour of the school and was so impressed. I enrolled my son this year and the teachers, staff, just overall a great caring school. My son has had issues with the CMS schools- but here- he loves his teachers and calls APA his extended family. I heard this was not the case three years ago- and the new principal has done a great deal for the school- including hiring some amazing teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aristotle Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 8 93 0 3 0 0 3 0 107
2015 7 125 0 1 0 0 5 0 138
2016 8 162 0 2 0 0 8 0 180
2017 3 150 0 3 0 0 6 0 162
2018 1 111 0 5 0 0 7 0 124
2019 9 93 0 6 0 0 7 0 115
2020 10 104 0 5 0 4 13 0 136
2021 7 144 0 9 0 3 18 0 181
2022 10 167 1 7 0 3 16 0 204
2023 9 151 0 10 1 0 12 0 183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aristotle Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 107 8.3 12.7 78.5
2015 138 12.0 11.5 86.2
2016 180 12.0 15.0 0
2017 162 14.5 11.1 92
2018 124 10.3 11.9 85.5
2019 115 10.1 11.2 97.4
2020 136 8.0 17.0 97.8
2021 181 7.3 24.6 98.3
2022 204 10.8 18.8 85.8
2023 183 1.0 183.0 74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aristotle Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 107 8.3 12.7 78.5
2015 138 12.0 11.5 86.2
2016 180 12.0 15.0 0
2017 162 14.5 11.1 92
2018 124 10.3 11.9 85.5
2019 115 10.1 11.2 97.4
2020 136 8.0 17.0 97.8
2021 181 7.3 24.6 98.3
2022 204 10.8 18.8 85.8
2023 183 1.0 183.0 74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aristotle Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 916th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1406th of 1502 Elementary schools
 31.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aristotle Preparatory Academy)71.447.8
 23.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.357.3
 7%
3rd Grade Reading (Aristotle Preparatory Academy)61.934.8
 27.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.846.5
 10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aristotle Preparatory Academy)4021.1
 18.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Aristotle Preparatory Academy)6036.8
 23.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aristotle Preparatory Academy)30.435.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Aristotle Preparatory Academy)56.535.7
 20.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Aristotle Preparatory Academy)52.242.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students115183
 59.1%
African American93151
 62.4%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White99
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.4%74.9%
 22.5%


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Students at Aristotle Preparatory Academy are 83% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% White.

Aristotle Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 6.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Aristotle Preparatory Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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