The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
8%
Black
(09-10)4%
13%
White
(09-10)90%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Decatur Discovery Academy Inc School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend Decatur Discovery Academy?
173 students attend Decatur Discovery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Decatur Discovery Academy students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Decatur Discovery Academy offer ?
Decatur Discovery Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Decatur Discovery Academy part of?
Decatur Discovery Academy is part of Decatur Discovery Academy Inc School District.
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