Top Rankings
Damar Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 179 students in Damar Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Damar Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,921 Schools
# Students
179 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Damar Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
43 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
24%
13%
# White Students
113 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
63%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
2
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,140 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,648 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,140
$13,148
Spending / Student
$16,648
$12,780
Best Damar Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Damar Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Damar Charter Academy School District?
Damar Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Damar Charter Academy School District?
Damar Charter Academy School District is ranked #343 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Damar Charter Academy School District?
63% of Damar Charter Academy School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Damar Charter Academy School District?
Damar Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Damar Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,648 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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