Damar Charter Academy
Tel:
(317) 455-2400
Damar Charter Academy serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Damar Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Damar Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Damar Charter Academy's student population of 198 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 198 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Damar Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Damar Charter Academy is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1646 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 29% | 13% |
| White | 61% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.51 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Damar Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Damar Charter Academy is Decatur Central High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Decatur Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Newton Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Decatur Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,880 student
1.7 miles
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288 1.7 9-12 1,880 - West Newton West Newton Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 658 students
1.8 miles
7529 Mooresville Rd
West Newton, IN 46183
(317) 856-5237 1.8 1-6 658 - Indianapolis Decatur Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 994 students
2.1 miles
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274 2.1 7-8 994 - Indianapolis Decatur Township School For Excellence Grades: 9-12 | 262 students
2.1 miles
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900 2.1 9-12 262 - Indianapolis Valley Mills Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 581 students
2.1 miles
5101 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-6363 2.1 1-6 581
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