IN Math & Science Academy

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IN Math & Science Academy ranks 219 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

IN Math & Science Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 539 students in grades K-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school is part of the Enlace Academy district, which is ranked 52 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

IN Math & Science Academy has a significantly higher percentage of African American (68.83%) and Hispanic (27.09%) students compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse racial compositions. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (80.15% free/reduced lunch recipients), the school has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, rising from a 1-star to a 4-star statewide ranking over the past several years. This is likely due to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, which is lower than most surrounding schools. IN Math & Science Academy consistently outperforms nearby public schools, such as Clarence Farrington School 61 and Cold Spring School, in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates.

While IN Math & Science Academy has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (22.6%) compared to the state average, it is still lower than some nearby schools. The school's performance is particularly impressive when compared to a high-performing nearby school, James A Allison Elementary School 3, which is part of the School Town of Speedway district, ranked 18 out of 381 districts in Indiana. This comparison demonstrates that with the right strategies and resources, schools serving similar student populations can achieve exceptional results, and IN Math & Science Academy is well on its way to providing a transformative educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4575 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254

(317) 298-0025

District: IN Math & Science Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,160

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 539

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.8%

Hispanic:

27.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details IN Math & Science Academy ranks better than 78.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.34. (See more...)

Compare Details IN Math & Science Academy ranks better than 78.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.8%), Hispanic (27.1%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at IN Math & Science Academy is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare IN Math & Science Academy employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at IN Math & Science Academy is $11,160.

Schooldigger Rankings:

IN Math & Science Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks IN Math & Science Academy 106^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See IN Math & Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks IN Math & Science Academy 53^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for IN Math & Science Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2010	38.08	730^th	1009	27.7%
2011	41.64	730^th	1025	28.8%
2012	43.12	695^th	1015	31.5%
2013	9.28	986^th	1035	4.7%
2014	9.29	974^th	1036	6.0%
2015	3.91	1011^th	1040	2.8%
2016	13.74	945^th	1046	9.7%
2017	27.04	826^th	1033	20.0%
2018	22.48	852^nd	1027	17.0%
2019	30.47	770^th	1031	25.3%
2021	21.37	799^th	1016	21.4%
2022	48.92	561^st	1020	45.0%
2023	62.19	388^th	1016	61.8%
2024	76.34	219^th	1010	78.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for IN Math & Science Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2010	45.06	288^th	428	32.7%
2011	26.33	388^th	451	14.0%
2012	34.51	350^th	447	21.7%
2013	14.99	405^th	444	8.8%
2014	20.13	404^th	470	14.0%
2015	7.83	447^th	485	7.8%
2016	10.61	446^th	494	9.7%
2017	12.75	417^th	472	11.7%
2018	26.89	378^th	473	20.1%
2019	48.15	260^th	470	44.7%
2021	32.94	330^th	483	31.7%
2022	48.97	255^th	490	48.0%
2023	53.47	222^nd	489	54.6%
2024	75.41	106^th	485	78.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, December 10, 2009

This school is truly doing something the other schools should try. We are extremely grateful to be a part of this new concept. I wish it had been in existance when my oldest child was in elementary school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for IN Math & Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	26	137	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	9	182
2009	37	162	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	11	230
2010	78	312	1	56	2	n/a	n/a	34	483
2011	64	329	4	73	4	0	28	0	502
2012	52	372	8	87	2	0	36	0	557
2013	44	350	6	105	2	0	34	0	541
2014	45	384	3	121	2	0	29	0	584
2015	25	355	2	153	1	1	23	0	560
2016	21	321	1	167	1	0	19	0	530
2017	15	338	1	209	1	0	23	0	587
2018	13	359	0	200	2	0	15	0	589
2019	19	351	0	172	2	2	17	0	563
2020	9	391	0	155	2	1	16	0	574
2021	4	392	0	160	2	0	19	0	577
2022	12	375	0	154	2	0	12	0	555
2023	8	371	0	146	1	0	13	0	539

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at IN Math & Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	182	11.0	16.5	83.2
2009	230	17.0	13.5	80.8
2010	483	31.0	15.5	79.7
2011	502	35.0	14.3	77.5
2012	557	39.0	14.2	94.3
2013	541	36.0	15.0	84.3
2014	584	39.0	14.9	51.7
2015	560	n/a	n/a	79.1
2016	530	25.0	21.2	80.2
2017	587	33.7	17.4	23.9
2018	589	33.4	17.6	93.9
2019	563	30.0	18.7	90.6
2020	574	33.0	17.3	96
2021	577	34.9	16.5	84.2
2022	555	n/a	n/a	75.5
2023	539	47.0	11.4	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio IN Math & Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	182	11.0	16.5	83.2
2009	230	17.0	13.5	80.8
2010	483	31.0	15.5	79.7
2011	502	35.0	14.3	77.5
2012	557	39.0	14.2	94.3
2013	541	36.0	15.0	84.3
2014	584	39.0	14.9	51.7
2015	560	n/a	n/a	79.1
2016	530	25.0	21.2	80.2
2017	587	33.7	17.4	23.9
2018	589	33.4	17.6	93.9
2019	563	30.0	18.7	90.6
2020	574	33.0	17.3	96
2021	577	34.9	16.5	84.2
2022	555	n/a	n/a	75.5
2023	539	47.0	11.4	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for IN Math & Science Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,225 (13.8%)	$7,621 (86.2%)	$8,846
2020	$1,225 (14.3%)	$7,326 (85.7%)	$8,551
2021	$2,194 (23.5%)	$7,136 (76.5%)	$9,330
2022	$3,319 (29.7%)	$7,841 (70.3%)	$11,160

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on IN Math & Science Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 770^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 388^th of 1016 Elementary schools	36.5%
Ranks 260^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 222^nd of 489 Middle schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	37	65.6	28.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	37	65.6	28.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	50	67.2	17.2%
3rd Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	50	67.2	17.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	25	33.3	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	25	33.3	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	36.5	47.4	10.9%
4th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	36.5	47.4	10.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (IN Math & Science Academy)	21.6	26.3	4.7%
4th Grade Science (IN Math & Science Academy)	21.6	26.3	4.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	42.9	46	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	42.9	46	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	33.9	64	30.1%
5th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	33.9	64	30.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (IN Math & Science Academy)	25.5	38	12.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (IN Math & Science Academy)	25.5	38	12.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	44.2	45.5	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	44.2	45.5	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	46.5	49.1	2.6%
6th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	46.5	49.1	2.6%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (IN Math & Science Academy)	30.2	16.4	13.8%
6th Grade Science (IN Math & Science Academy)	30.2	16.4	13.8%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	29.5	37.7	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	29.5	37.7	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	31.8	37.7	5.9%
7th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	31.8	37.7	5.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	53.8	38.1	15.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (IN Math & Science Academy)	53.8	38.1	15.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	71.8	19.1	52.8%
8th Grade Math (IN Math & Science Academy)	71.8	19.1	52.8%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	563	539	4.3%
African American	351	371	5.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	172	146	15.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	19	8	57.9%
Two or More Races	17	13	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	80.1%	10.4%

Schools Near IN Math & Science Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
IN Math & Science Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4575 W 38th St	Indianapolis	46254	Marion County	IN Math & Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 298-0025	539	47	11.4	80.1%	8 (1.5%)	371 (68.8%)	146 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	76.3	219^th of 1010 public elementary schools	78.3%		62.2	388^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.8%	169	60.0	40.3	61.1	49.0	42.6	43.1	49.4	70.8	33.9	67.3	67.3	35.2	48.3	53.8	49.1	$11,160	$3,319	$7,841
Carl Wilde School 79	Public	PK, KG-6	5002 W 34th St	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4279	598	44	13.7	76.3%	26 (4.3%)	127 (21.2%)	418 (69.9%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	7.7	956^th of 1010 public elementary schools	5.3%		6.6	973^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	4.2%	17	9.1	10.3	13.4	8.8			10.5	26.7	12.6	9.8	2.9			13.1	4.9	$13,789	$1,922	$11,866
Clarence Farrington School 61	Public	PK, KG-6	4326 Patricia St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4261	467	37	12.5	80.9%	21 (4.5%)	170 (36.4%)	259 (55.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	6.4	977^th of 1010 public elementary schools	3.3%		7	968^th of 1016 public elementary schools	4.7%	9	3.0	12.1	9.6	2.9			6.7	9.0	15.2	5.8	1.5			7.9	17.3	$14,512	$2,255	$12,257
Enlace Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3725 Kiel Avenue	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Enlace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 383-0607	658	43	15.3	83.7%	22 (3.3%)	98 (14.9%)	533 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	6	989^th of 1010 public elementary schools	2.1%		5.7	990^th of 1016 public elementary schools	2.6%	1	9.5	4.1	4.1	7.0	8.5	16.0	8.2	21.6	12.3	5.5	5.6	2.8	6.7	9.1	4.1	$10,865	$3,941	$6,924
Meredith Nicholson School 96	Public	PK, KG-6	3651 N Kiel Ave	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4296	358	29	12.5	79.3%	9 (2.5%)	43 (12.0%)	301 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	10.7	923^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	8.6%		13	884^th of 1016 public elementary schools	13.0%	39	7.3	23.8	11.8	11.9			12.8	13.2	28.6	17.7	7.1			16.1	8.8	$15,737	$1,773	$13,965
Guion Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	4301 W 52nd St	Indianapolis	46254	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 298-2780	595	40	14.9	74.5%	31 (5.2%)	375 (63.0%)	146 (24.5%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	26.4	757^th of 1010 public elementary schools	25.0%		26	769^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.3%	12	32.6	24.8	23.6				26.8	35.8	24.8	26.4				28.7	22.7	$11,102	$1,403	$9,699
Jonathan Jennings School 109	Public	PK, KG-6	6150 Gateway Dr	Indianapolis	46254	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4109	289	22	12.9	76.8%	13 (4.5%)	77 (26.6%)	190 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	13.5	892^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	11.7%		13.1	883^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	13.1%	9	14.3	19.2	10.5	27.3			18.3	22.9	19.2	10.5	11.4			15.9	10.5	$16,186	$2,036	$14,151
Lew Wallace School 107	Public	PK, KG-6	3307 Ashway Dr	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4107	462	33	14.2	74.7%	12 (2.6%)	203 (43.9%)	216 (46.8%)	20 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	9.8	932^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	7.7%		10.7	907^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.7%	25	13.6	8.3	11.6	21.9			13.7	25.8	11.1	5.8	7.8			12.6	10.1	$14,693	$2,203	$12,490
Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4	Public	K-6	5700 Meadowood Dr	Speedway	46224	Marion County	School Town of Speedway	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 291-4274	354	23	15.5	71.2%	97 (27.4%)	114 (32.2%)	101 (28.5%)	22 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.8%)	74	251^st of 1010 public elementary schools	75.1%		63.8	367^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.9%	116	54.8	44.4	57.1	27.3			46.9	71.4	60.0	59.5	48.5			60.5	42.9	$10,357	$1,366	$8,991
Cold Spring School	Public, Magnet	K-8	3650 Cold Spring Rd	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4155	376	26	14.4	62.5%	84 (22.3%)	185 (49.2%)	70 (18.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.5%)	23.2	780^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.8%		14.8	864^th of 1016 public elementary schools	15.0%	84	27.7	23.9	23.1	15.4	40.9	54.6	27.9	40.4	39.1	18.0	7.7	31.8	18.2	27.0	15.4	$15,659	$2,747	$12,912

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What is the racial makeup of IN Math & Science Academy?

Students at IN Math & Science Academy are 69% African American, 27% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

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How many students attend IN Math & Science Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended IN Math & Science Academy.

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IN Math & Science Academy ranks 219^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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