Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vision 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% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vision Academy's student population of 391 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vision 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 Vision Academy is 0.36, 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
#1642 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
88%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vision Academy's ranking?
Vision Academy is ranked #1642 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Vision Academy?
391 students attend Vision Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vision Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vision Academy?
Vision Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vision Academy offer ?
Vision Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vision Academy part of?
Vision Academy is part of Vision Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Vision Academy located?
Vision Academy is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Riverside.
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