Joshua Academy
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(812) 401-6300
Joshua Academy serves 187 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Joshua 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Joshua Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Joshua Academy's student population of 187 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 187 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joshua Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Joshua Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1121 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 68% | 13% |
| White | 10% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 20% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joshua Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joshua Academy is Benjamin Bosse High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lincoln School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Evansville Lincoln School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 218 students10
0.4 miles
635 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8235 0.4 K-8 218 - Evansville Evans School Math: 22% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 575 students10
0.6 miles
2727 N Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330 0.6 PK-6 575 - Evansville Delaware Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 43%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 467 students10
0.8 miles
700 N Garvin St
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8227 0.8 K-6 467 - Evansville Benjamin Bosse High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 746 students10
0.9 miles
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661 0.9 9-12 746 - Evansville Signature School Inc Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 366 students10
1.0 miles
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820 1 9-12 366
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