Avondale Meadows Academy

Avondale Meadows Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving the Avondale Meadows area of Indianapolis, Indiana. This school faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Avondale Meadows Academy has struggled to translate these resources into improved outcomes for its students.

The school's student body is 87.04% African American and 5.65% Hispanic, with 91.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, only 6.12% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 12.24% were proficient or better in Math on the ILEARN tests, well below state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6%, further hindering student success.

While Avondale Meadows Academy appears to be making efforts to support its students through higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, the data suggests that a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the root causes of the school's challenges. By understanding the unique circumstances and needs of this school, policymakers and educators can work to develop more effective strategies for supporting and improving educational outcomes in this high-need community.