Aspire Charter Academy

4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
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Bottom 50%
Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspire Charter 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 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspire Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Aspire Charter Academy's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
663 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Aspire Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Charter Academy is 0.25, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1611 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
36%
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18%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspire Charter Academy 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
86%
13%
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White
1%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspire Charter Academy's ranking?
Aspire Charter Academy is ranked #1611 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Aspire Charter Academy often compared to?
Aspire Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thea Bowman Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Aspire Charter Academy?
663 students attend Aspire Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Aspire Charter Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Aspire Charter Academy offer ?
Aspire Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Aspire Charter Academy part of?
Aspire Charter Academy is part of Aspire Charter Academy School District.

School Reviews

2   6/9/2020
THE CHARTER SCHOOL ASPIRE GAVE OUT LUNCH AND BREAKFAST DURING THE TIME OF THE PANADIMEC WHICH HELPED ME BECAUSE THEIR MOTHER AND FATHER WERE LAID OFF. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID 2 HELP ME DURING THIS SITUATION. I GIVE THE SCHOOL A 5 STAR RATING.
- Posted by Parent - MARY OREN

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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