Lead College Prep (Closed 2014)

Serving 298 students in grades 5-11, Lead College Prep 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 29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
(11-12)
29%
80%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lead College Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
52%
78%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lead College Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lead College Prep and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lead College Prep and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
96%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lead College Prep and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
1%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lead College Prep.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Lead College Prep and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lead College Prep and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lead College Prep and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
LEAD College Prep Charter School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Lead College Prep?
298 students attend Lead College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lead College Prep students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead College Prep?
Lead College Prep has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lead College Prep offer ?
Lead College Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-11
What school district is Lead College Prep part of?
Lead College Prep is part of LEAD College Prep Charter School District.

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