East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1608 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
13%
Black
43%
13%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy's ranking?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is ranked #1608 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
412 students attend East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy offer ?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy part of?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is part of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District.
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