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Indiana School For The Deaf is an alternative public school in Indianapolis, Indiana that serves 298 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (61.74%), with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and two or more races.
Despite serving a specialized student population, Indiana School For The Deaf faces significant challenges. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 27.3% to 43.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on ILEARN and SAT tests are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 11.11% of students were proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6% to 42.6%. In math, the school's proficiency rate was just 9.87%, compared to the state average of 31.4% to 52.4%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.51% to 99.34%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy, Indiana Connections Academy, and the Impact Academy schools, Indiana School For The Deaf generally performs worse academically. These nearby schools, while also serving disadvantaged student populations, tend to have higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, the school's unique student population and the potential for improvement, as evidenced by its higher SAT proficiency rates compared to ILEARN, suggest that targeted interventions and support could help the school better serve its students and improve their educational outcomes.
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