Progressive Academy Of Creative Education in Montgomery, AL had a total enrollment decline from 184 students in 2011 to zero students from 2019 through 2023, with only one teacher reported in recent years, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 0:1 in 2023.
Math proficiency in 2023 was 1%, which is significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Montgomery County district average of 20%, showing a marked decline from 11% in 2019.
Reading proficiency was 24% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 32%, with proficiency remaining below the district and state averages consistently over the past decade.
Science proficiency was 13% in 2022, below the state average of 38% and the district average of 23%, with a notable drop from 69% in 2021 to 13% the following year.
Graduation rates fluctuated widely, with a low of 10% in 2013 and 2014 and a reported rate of 80,840% in 2023, an apparent data anomaly; the graduation rates have otherwise been below or near state (88%) and district averages (74%) in recent years.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (15-16)
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
7%
Black
(15-16)98%
33%
White
(15-16)n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
72%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Progressive Academy Of Creative Education?
The graduation rate of Progressive Academy Of Creative Education is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Progressive Academy Of Creative Education?
81 students attend Progressive Academy Of Creative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Progressive Academy Of Creative Education students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Progressive Academy Of Creative Education offer ?
Progressive Academy Of Creative Education offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Progressive Academy Of Creative Education part of?
Progressive Academy Of Creative Education is part of Montgomery County School District.
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