Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tindley Summit 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tindley Summit Academy's student population of 312 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tindley Summit Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tindley Summit Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tindley Summit Academy's ranking?
Tindley Summit Academy is ranked #1625 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Tindley Summit Academy?
312 students attend Tindley Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Tindley Summit Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tindley Summit Academy?
Tindley Summit Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tindley Summit Academy offer ?
Tindley Summit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tindley Summit Academy part of?
Tindley Summit Academy is part of Tindley Summit Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Tindley Summit Academy located?
Tindley Summit Academy is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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