Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Dickinson Fine Arts 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy's student population of 449 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1749 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
51%
13%
White
11%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is ranked #1749 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Dickinson Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School, Lasalle Academy, Jefferson Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
449 students attend Dickinson Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickinson Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dickinson Fine Arts Academy part of?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
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