Serving 73 students in grades 4-12, Smith Academy For Excellence 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Smith Academy For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Smith Academy For Excellence's student population of 73 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
Smith Academy For Excellence 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 Smith Academy For Excellence 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
46%
13%
White
25%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Smith Academy For Excellence is ranked #1596 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Smith Academy For Excellence often compared to?
Smith Academy For Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Leo Junior/senior High School, Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith Academy For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Smith Academy For Excellence is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Smith Academy For Excellence?
73 students attend Smith Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Smith Academy For Excellence students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Academy For Excellence?
Smith Academy For Excellence has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith Academy For Excellence offer ?
Smith Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Smith Academy For Excellence part of?
Smith Academy For Excellence is part of Smith Academy For Excellence School District.
In what neighborhood is Smith Academy For Excellence located?
Smith Academy For Excellence is located in the West Central neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in West Central.
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