Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Elkhart Alternative Education 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Elkhart Alternative Education 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 Elkhart Alternative Education is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Elkhart Alternative Education is ranked #1738 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Elkhart Alternative Education?
182 students attend Elkhart Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Elkhart Alternative Education students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhart Alternative Education?
Elkhart Alternative Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elkhart Alternative Education offer ?
Elkhart Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Elkhart Alternative Education part of?
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