Plaza Park International Prep Academy

Summary:

Plaza Park International Prep Academy is a public middle school in Evansville, Indiana, serving around 650 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district.

Plaza Park International Prep Academy stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.38% White, 21.85% African American, 7.38% Hispanic, 1.85% Asian, and 15.85% two or more races. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.8% in 2020-2021 to 20.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district average and some nearby schools like North Junior High School, Perry Heights Middle School, and Helfrich Park STEM Academy. Academically, Plaza Park International Prep Academy's performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 38.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.71% in math.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 64.62% in 2022-2023, suggests that it serves a lower-income population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in academic performance and attendance. While Plaza Park International Prep Academy's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 185 out of 470 Indiana middle schools in 2013-2014 to 236 out of 485 in 2023-2024, its diverse student population could be seen as an asset, and with the right interventions and support, the school has the potential to improve outcomes and provide a valuable educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7301 Lincoln Ave
       Evansville, IN  47715


(812) 476-4971

District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,548 Help


Students who attend Plaza Park International Prep Academy usually attend:

High:    New Technical Institute
    William Henry Harrison High School

Feeder schools for Plaza Park International Prep Academy:

Elementary:    Hebron Elementary School
    Stockwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
African American:
21.8%
Two or more races:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plaza Park International Prep Academy ranks better than 51.3% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.78. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Plaza Park International Prep Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), African American (21.8%), two or more races (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plaza Park International Prep Academy is 15.3. 3 middle schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Plaza Park International Prep Academy employs 42.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plaza Park International Prep Academy is $9,548. 5 middle schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plaza Park International Prep Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Plaza Park International Prep Academy 236th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Plaza Park International Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp 239th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plaza Park International Prep Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.89 54th 222 75.7%
2005 67.42 106th 370 71.4%
2006 64.21 129th 375 65.6%
2007 54.83 199th 382 47.9%
2008 43.97 273rd 392 30.4%
2009 42.55 295th 423 30.3%
2010 29.41 350th 428 18.2%
2011 37.37 350th 451 22.4%
2012 44.72 296th 447 33.8%
2013 60.62 187th 444 57.9%
2014 62.90 185th 470 60.6%
2015 55.07 232nd 485 52.2%
2016 54.61 247th 494 50.0%
2017 51.73 259th 472 45.1%
2018 51.67 266th 473 43.8%
2019 54.24 222nd 470 52.8%
2021 48.88 245th 483 49.3%
2022 47.01 266th 490 45.7%
2023 49.53 246th 489 49.7%
2024 50.78 236th 485 51.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Plaza Park International Prep Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 56 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1989 484 61 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 458 57 15 1 1 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 492 61 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1992 531 55 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 568 62 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 598 75 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1995 581 71 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1996 581 71 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1997 584 74 10 4 0 n/a n/a 2 674
1998 584 70 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 606 60 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2000 570 76 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 577 85 19 2 2 n/a n/a 0 685
2002 511 67 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2003 511 67 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2004 495 60 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2005 511 69 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2006 503 81 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2007 479 102 21 13 1 n/a n/a 36 652
2008 476 102 22 16 1 n/a n/a 53 670
2009 499 115 24 19 5 n/a n/a 68 730
2010 453 112 19 27 5 n/a n/a 69 685
2011 421 106 16 26 6 1 105 0 681
2012 456 107 23 22 5 0 78 0 691
2013 467 87 21 27 3 0 87 0 692
2014 426 82 16 32 2 0 97 0 655
2015 425 103 13 31 1 0 83 0 656
2016 420 110 19 29 0 0 73 0 651
2017 405 118 24 35 0 3 68 0 653
2018 406 104 30 44 1 6 71 0 662
2019 396 139 25 49 2 7 73 0 691
2020 386 126 28 65 2 4 86 0 697
2021 288 102 14 68 1 6 80 0 559
2022 326 115 17 67 1 11 94 0 631
2023 334 142 12 48 1 10 103 0 650

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 Plaza Park International Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 24.0 20.9 11.7
1989 563 28.3 19.8 8.9
1990 532 28.7 18.5 9.2
1991 563 29.7 18.9 9.9
1992 603 29.5 20.4 11.1
1993 645 32.0 20.2 13.8
1994 693 36.1 19.2 14
1995 663 35.7 18.6 12.4
1996 663 35.7 18.6 12.4
1997 674 34.0 19.8 14.4
1998 669 35.0 19.1 13.8
1999 682 36.0 18.9 15.7
2000 662 35.3 18.8 16.8
2001 685 35.2 19.5 19.1
2002 602 33.2 18.1 20.4
2003 602 33.2 18.1 20.4
2004 578 32.5 17.8 21.5
2005 613 34.0 18.0 27.9
2006 614 35.5 17.3 32.4
2007 652 n/a n/a 39.9
2008 670 37.2 18.0 43.9
2009 730 40.7 17.9 49.2
2010 685 39.4 17.3 55.7
2011 681 37.5 18.1 53.5
2012 691 40.0 17.2 53.5
2013 692 41.0 16.8 53.5
2014 655 40.0 16.3 56
2015 656 39.0 16.8 54.4
2016 651 40.0 16.2 57.9
2017 653 43.3 15.0 54.8
2018 662 40.0 16.5 57.3
2019 691 42.5 16.2 57
2020 697 43.8 15.8 61.4
2021 559 41.5 13.4 57.6
2022 631 46.6 13.5 51.8
2023 650 42.4 15.3 64.6

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 Plaza Park International Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 24.0 20.9 11.7
1989 563 28.3 19.8 8.9
1990 532 28.7 18.5 9.2
1991 563 29.7 18.9 9.9
1992 603 29.5 20.4 11.1
1993 645 32.0 20.2 13.8
1994 693 36.1 19.2 14
1995 663 35.7 18.6 12.4
1996 663 35.7 18.6 12.4
1997 674 34.0 19.8 14.4
1998 669 35.0 19.1 13.8
1999 682 36.0 18.9 15.7
2000 662 35.3 18.8 16.8
2001 685 35.2 19.5 19.1
2002 602 33.2 18.1 20.4
2003 602 33.2 18.1 20.4
2004 578 32.5 17.8 21.5
2005 613 34.0 18.0 27.9
2006 614 35.5 17.3 32.4
2007 652 n/a n/a 39.9
2008 670 37.2 18.0 43.9
2009 730 40.7 17.9 49.2
2010 685 39.4 17.3 55.7
2011 681 37.5 18.1 53.5
2012 691 40.0 17.2 53.5
2013 692 41.0 16.8 53.5
2014 655 40.0 16.3 56
2015 656 39.0 16.8 54.4
2016 651 40.0 16.2 57.9
2017 653 43.3 15.0 54.8
2018 662 40.0 16.5 57.3
2019 691 42.5 16.2 57
2020 697 43.8 15.8 61.4
2021 559 41.5 13.4 57.6
2022 631 46.6 13.5 51.8
2023 650 42.4 15.3 64.6

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 Plaza Park International Prep Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (6.3%) $8,303 (93.7%) $8,863
2020 $514 (6.1%) $7,972 (93.9%) $8,486
2021 $804 (8.0%) $9,210 (92.0%) $10,014
2022 $1,170 (12.3%) $8,378 (87.7%) $9,548

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plaza Park International Prep Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 246th of 489 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plaza Park International Prep Academy)40.337.2
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)45.844.5
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Plaza Park International Prep Academy)38.326.3
 12%
   6th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)40.538.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Plaza Park International Prep Academy)5024.9
 25.1%
   6th Grade Science (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)42.237
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plaza Park International Prep Academy)48.433.3
 15.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)47.543.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Plaza Park International Prep Academy)47.930.7
 17.3%
   7th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)39.635.6
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plaza Park International Prep Academy)45.239.8
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)46.643.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Plaza Park International Prep Academy)41.734.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)37.434.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students691650
 5.9%
African American139142
 2.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2512
 52%
Hispanic4948
 2%
Pacific Islander710
 42.9%
White396334
 15.7%
Two or More Races73103
 41.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%64.6%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza Park International Prep Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 650 students attended Plaza Park International Prep Academy.

Plaza Park International Prep Academy ranks 236th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Plaza Park International Prep Academy usually go on to attend New Technical Institute

Students at Plaza Park International Prep Academy are 51% White, 22% African American, 16% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.


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