Serving 88 students in grades 5-8, Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy's student population of 88 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy 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 Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy is 0.45, which is less 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
#1678 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
71%
13%
White
6%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy's ranking?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy is ranked #1678 out of 1,755 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy?
88 students attend Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy offer ?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy part of?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy is part of Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy School District.
In what neighborhood is Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy located?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy is located in the Near Westside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 3 other public schools located in Near Westside.
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