Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charter School Of The Dunes 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 is 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Charter School Of The Dunes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charter School Of The Dunes is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Charter School Of The Dunes?
684 students attend Charter School Of The Dunes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charter School Of The Dunes students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charter School Of The Dunes?
Charter School Of The Dunes has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charter School Of The Dunes offer ?
Charter School Of The Dunes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Charter School Of The Dunes part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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