Serving 276 students in grades 6-8, Tindley Collegiate 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 24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
92%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tindley Collegiate Academy 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Tindley Collegiate Academy?
276 students attend Tindley Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tindley Collegiate Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tindley Collegiate Academy?
Tindley Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tindley Collegiate Academy offer ?
Tindley Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tindley Collegiate Academy part of?
Tindley Collegiate Academy is part of Tindley Collegiate Academy School District.
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