Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Indy Steam 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Indy Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
80%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Indy Steam Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indy Steam Academy's ranking?
Indy Steam Academy is ranked #1493 out of 1,763 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Indy Steam Academy?
176 students attend Indy Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Indy Steam Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indy Steam Academy?
Indy Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indy Steam Academy offer ?
Indy Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Indy Steam Academy part of?
Indy Steam Academy is part of Indy Steam Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Indy Steam Academy located?
Indy Steam Academy is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadows.
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