Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Tel:
(219) 883-4826
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy serves 1,097 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (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 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Thea Bowman Leadership 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 student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Thea Bowman Leadership 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%)
School Overview
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy's student population of 1,097 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,097 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thea Bowman Leadership 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 Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is 0.10, 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 | #1638 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 95% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.51 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is Gary Middle College (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is 21st Century Charter School Of Gary (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gary Gary Middle College Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 226 students
0.5 miles
131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120 0.5 9-12 226 - Gary 21st Century Charter School Of Gary Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 934 students
0.6 miles
556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339 0.6 K-12 934 - Gary Beveridge Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 614 students
0.9 miles
1234 Cleveland St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2123 0.9 K-6 614 - Gary Frankie W Mccullough Academy For Girl Grades: K-8 | 423 students
1.3 miles
1110 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 977-2129 1.3 K-8 423 - Gary Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 559 students
1.8 miles
1320 E 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-3600 1.8 K-6 559
School Reviews
| 5 My child is so happy since starting at Thea Bowman Elementary. He enjoys coming to school and continues to excel academically. And when he is happy, I am happy. - Posted by Parent - jolon |
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