Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Washington Discovery Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Washington Discovery Academy 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 Washington Discovery Academy is 0.51, 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Washington Discovery Academy?
225 students attend Washington Discovery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Washington Discovery Academy students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Discovery Academy?
Washington Discovery Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Discovery Academy offer ?
Washington Discovery Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Discovery Academy part of?
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