Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Padua 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Hispanic
87%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
7%
62%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Padua 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Padua Academy?
246 students attend Padua Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Padua Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Padua Academy?
Padua Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Padua Academy offer ?
Padua Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Padua Academy part of?
Padua Academy is part of Padua Academy School District.
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