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Urban Act Academy (Closed 2023)

1250 E Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Urban Act 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Top Rankings

Urban Act Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
#1738 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
≤1%
39%
6-9%
41%
≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
65%
13%
White
14%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Urban Act Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Act Academy's ranking?
Urban Act Academy 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Urban Act Academy?
298 students attend Urban Act Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Urban Act Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Act Academy?
Urban Act Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Urban Act Academy offer ?
Urban Act Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Act Academy part of?
Urban Act Academy is part of Urban Act Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Act Academy located?
Urban Act Academy is located in the Holy Cross neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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