Serving 266 students in grades 7-8, James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School 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 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
68%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 is James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School's ranking?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is ranked #1691 out of 1,763 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
266 students attend James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School offer ?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School part of?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is part of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School located?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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