Serving 75 students in grades 4-12, Smith For Excellence 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smith For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Smith For Excellence's student population of 75 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smith For Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith For Excellence is 0.70, 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
#1616 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
44%
13%
White
25%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Smith For Excellence's ranking?
Smith For Excellence is ranked #1616 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Smith For Excellence often compared to?
Smith For Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Leo Junior/senior High School, Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Smith For Excellence is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Smith For Excellence?
75 students attend Smith For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Smith For Excellence students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith For Excellence?
Smith For Excellence has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith For Excellence offer ?
Smith For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Smith For Excellence part of?
Smith For Excellence is part of Smith Academy For Excellence School District.
School Reviews
1 8/28/2021
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