Serving 595 students in grades 5-6, Creston Intermediate 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 35% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
58%
13%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Creston Intermediate Academy?
595 students attend Creston Intermediate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Creston Intermediate Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creston Intermediate Academy?
Creston Intermediate Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creston Intermediate Academy offer ?
Creston Intermediate Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Creston Intermediate Academy part of?
Creston Intermediate Academy is part of Metropolitan School District Warren Township.
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