Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Padua 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
87%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
7%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Padua Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Padua Academy?
246 students attend Padua Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Padua Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Padua Academy?
Padua Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Padua Academy offer ?
Padua Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Padua Academy part of?
Padua Academy is part of Padua Academy School District.
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