Summary:
Aspire Charter Academy serves elementary students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. As there is only one school within the Aspire Charter Academy district, this analysis will focus on the performance and characteristics of Aspire Charter Academy itself.
Aspire Charter Academy, a public charter elementary school, currently serves 576 students. The school's overall performance, as indicated by its statewide ranking, has been consistently low, with a 1-star rating and rankings in the bottom quartile of Indiana elementary schools in recent years. This trend suggests a persistent challenge in meeting state academic benchmarks. The school's chronic absenteeism rate stands at 17.8%, which is a significant concern and often linked to lower academic achievement. Furthermore, the school has a very high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 93.06%, indicating a student population with substantial socioeconomic needs. Despite a relatively high spending per student of $16,911, the school's academic outcomes, particularly in math and science, fall considerably below state averages across multiple grade levels.
A detailed look at test scores reveals consistent underperformance compared to Indiana state averages. In English Language Arts (ELA), while some grade levels showed slight variations, overall proficiency rates are below the state average. Notably, 7th-grade ELA proficiency in the 2023-2024 school year was particularly low at 17.19%, significantly trailing the state average. Math proficiency is a more pronounced area of concern, with all tested grade levels in the 2024-2025 projected data falling well below state averages, and the 8th-grade math proficiency at a concerning 15.15%. Science and Social Studies also show low proficiency rates. The school's student-teacher ratio is 18:1. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions and a review of instructional strategies to address these academic gaps and improve student outcomes.
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