Summary:
Andrew J Brown Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades KG-8 in the Andrew J Brown Academy district. This public charter school serves a student body of 570 students, with a high percentage (92.46%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant concentration of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Andrew J Brown Academy faces considerable academic challenges, consistently performing below the Indiana state average in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For instance, in the 2024-2025 academic year, ELA proficiency was 19.49% and Math proficiency was 22.3%, both significantly lower than state averages. While some grade levels show slightly better performance, such as 6th grade Math at 44.9% proficiency in 2024-2025, other areas, like 3rd grade ELA (9.43% proficiency in 2024-2025) and 7th grade Math (6.52% proficiency in 2024-2025), are particularly concerning. The school also struggles with student engagement, as evidenced by a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in 2023-2024.
Despite these academic hurdles, Andrew J Brown Academy has a high spending per student of $16,010 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, suggesting that resources are available. However, the effectiveness of these resources in improving student outcomes remains a key area for improvement. The school's district ranking of 298 out of 380 in Indiana and its consistent placement in the bottom quartile of statewide rankings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to enhance academic achievement and student attendance.
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