Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Andrew Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
92%
13%
White
3%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Andrew Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Andrew Academy?
222 students attend Andrew Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Andrew Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Academy?
Andrew Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Andrew Academy offer ?
Andrew Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Andrew Academy part of?
Andrew Academy is part of Andrew Academy School District.
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