Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy (Closed 2014)

Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(12-13)
60-64%
81%
(12-13)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
12%
13%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School District Name
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy?
203 students attend Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy?
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy offer ?
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy part of?
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy is part of Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy School District.

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