Joshua Academy

Joshua Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-6 in Evansville, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 264 students. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on standardized tests and high rates of chronic absenteeism.

Academically, Joshua Academy lags far behind the state averages, with only 20.83% of its 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Indiana elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of its student population.

Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role in the school's challenges, with 73.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9%. Despite the school's above-average per-student spending of $10,079, the academic performance remains poor, suggesting a need for a closer examination of how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning and achievement. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs of the Joshua Academy student population.