Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Veritas 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 30-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
62%
13%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
VERITAS 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Veritas Academy?
90 students attend Veritas Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Veritas Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veritas Academy?
Veritas Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Veritas Academy offer ?
Veritas Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Veritas Academy part of?
Veritas Academy is part of VERITAS Academy School District.
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