Dickinson Fine Arts Academy

4404 Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Dickinson Fine Arts 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy's student population of 544 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
544 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Dickinson Fine Arts 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 Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1750 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
36%
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5%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
27%
14%
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Black
51%
13%
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White
14%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 Dickinson Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is ranked #1750 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Dickinson Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School, Lasalle Academy, Jefferson Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
544 students attend Dickinson Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickinson Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dickinson Fine Arts Academy part of?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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