Serving 186 students in grades 6-12, Fall Creek 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than 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 6-12
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
92%
13%
White
3%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fall Creek 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fall Creek Academy?
The graduation rate of Fall Creek Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fall Creek Academy?
186 students attend Fall Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fall Creek Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall Creek Academy?
Fall Creek Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall Creek Academy offer ?
Fall Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fall Creek Academy part of?
Fall Creek Academy is part of Fall Creek Academy School District.
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