Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Damar 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Damar Charter 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
Damar Charter Academy's student population of 179 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Damar 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 Damar Charter Academy is 0.55, which is more 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
#1472 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
19%
13%
White
64%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damar Charter Academy's ranking?
Damar Charter Academy is ranked #1472 out of 1,755 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Damar Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Damar Charter Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Damar Charter Academy?
179 students attend Damar Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Damar Charter Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Damar Charter Academy?
Damar Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Damar Charter Academy offer ?
Damar Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Damar Charter Academy part of?
Damar Charter Academy is part of Damar Charter Academy School District.
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