Serving 146 students in grades 6-8, Tindley Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
90%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tindley Preparatory 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Tindley Preparatory Academy?
146 students attend Tindley Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tindley Preparatory Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tindley Preparatory Academy?
Tindley Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tindley Preparatory Academy offer ?
Tindley Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tindley Preparatory Academy part of?
Tindley Preparatory Academy is part of Tindley Preparatory Academy School District.
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