Summary:
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in this area, with 181 students. Based on the available data, this school appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with consistently low proficiency rates on standardized assessments and an overall SchoolDigger rating of just 1 out of 5 stars.
The school's math proficiency rates are particularly concerning, with only 13.1% of students scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of over 40% in most grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which can negatively impact student learning. Despite spending $22,631 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting inefficient use of resources or issues with instructional practices.
While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 to 1, which should provide more individualized attention, this does not appear to be translating into improved performance. The school serves a high-need student population, with nearly 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may present unique challenges that the school needs to address. Overall, Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc seems to be a struggling school that requires significant improvements to better serve its students and community.
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