Serving 643 students in grades 6, Southport 6th Grade Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Southport 6th Grade Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Southport 6th Grade Academy's student population of 643 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Southport 6th Grade Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southport 6th Grade Academy is 0.75, 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
#825 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
3%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
32%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Southport 6th Grade Academy is ranked #825 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southport 6th Grade Academy often compared to?
Southport 6th Grade Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary School, Southport Middle School, Mary Bryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Southport 6th Grade Academy?
643 students attend Southport 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Southport 6th Grade Academy students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport 6th Grade Academy?
Southport 6th Grade Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southport 6th Grade Academy offer ?
Southport 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Southport 6th Grade Academy part of?
Southport 6th Grade Academy is part of Perry Township Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Southport 6th Grade Academy located?
Southport 6th Grade Academy is located in the Carson Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Carson Square.
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