Elkhart Area Career Center 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 60-79% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 80%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elkhart Area Career Center often compared to?
Elkhart Area Career Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Wood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
What grades does Elkhart Area Career Center offer ?
Elkhart Area Career Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkhart Area Career Center part of?
Elkhart Area Career Center is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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