Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tindley Renaissance 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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 Kindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
88%
13%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tindley Renaissance 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Tindley Renaissance Academy?
399 students attend Tindley Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tindley Renaissance Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tindley Renaissance Academy?
Tindley Renaissance Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tindley Renaissance Academy offer ?
Tindley Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tindley Renaissance Academy part of?
Tindley Renaissance Academy is part of Tindley Renaissance Academy School District.
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