Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indy Steam 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indy Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Indy Steam Academy's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indy Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indy Steam Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
71%
13%
White
5%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indy Steam Academy's ranking?
Indy Steam Academy is ranked #1493 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Indy Steam Academy?
66 students attend Indy Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Indy Steam Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indy Steam Academy?
Indy Steam Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indy Steam Academy offer ?
Indy Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Indy Steam Academy part of?
Indy Steam Academy is part of Indy Steam Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Indy Steam Academy located?
Indy Steam Academy is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadows.
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