Fishback Creek Public Academy serves 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fishback Creek Public Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fishback Creek Public Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fishback Creek Public Academy's student population of 460 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fishback Creek Public 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 Fishback Creek Public Academy is 0.64, 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
#913 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
54%
13%
White
23%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Fishback Creek Public Academy's ranking?
Fishback Creek Public Academy is ranked #913 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fishback Creek Public Academy often compared to?
Fishback Creek Public Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Fishback Creek Public Academy?
460 students attend Fishback Creek Public Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fishback Creek Public Academy students are Black, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishback Creek Public Academy?
Fishback Creek Public Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fishback Creek Public Academy offer ?
Fishback Creek Public Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fishback Creek Public Academy part of?
Fishback Creek Public Academy is part of MSD Pike Township School District.
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