Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Perley 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
53%
13%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Perley Fine Arts Academy?
203 students attend Perley Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Perley Fine Arts Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perley Fine Arts Academy?
Perley Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perley Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Perley Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Perley Fine Arts Academy part of?
Perley Fine Arts Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corporation School District.
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