Urban ACT Academy

Public, Charter K-8

1250 E Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 226-4214

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008^th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,385

Students who attend Urban ACT Academy usually attend:

High:	Arsenal Technical High School
	Crispus Attucks High School
	George Washington High School
	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
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	Shortridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 298

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.4%

White:

13.8%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Urban ACT Academy ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.06. (See more...)

Compare Details Urban ACT Academy ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Urban ACT Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (64.4%), White (13.8%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Urban ACT Academy is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Urban ACT Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Urban ACT Academy is $16,385.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Urban ACT Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Urban ACT Academy 488^th of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Urban ACT Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Urban ACT Academy 364^th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Urban ACT Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	2.60	1019^th	1031	1.2%
2021	4.76	1000^th	1016	1.6%
2022	5.22	994^th	1020	2.5%
2023	4.06	1013^th	1016	0.3%

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Rank History for Urban ACT Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	2.60	464^th	470	1.3%
2021	6.25	466^th	483	3.5%
2022	7.68	469^th	490	4.3%
2023	4.35	488^th	489	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Urban ACT Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	66	221	2	32	1	1	22	345
2020	60	203	0	37	1	1	24	326
2021	42	227	1	31	1	0	19	321
2022	43	188	1	38	1	0	24	295
2023	41	192	1	27	1	0	36	298

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Urban ACT Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	345	25.8	13.3	80
2020	326	21.0	15.5	85.3
2021	321	23.7	13.5	88.2
2022	295	30.0	9.8	97.3
2023	298	29.0	10.2	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Urban ACT Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	345	25.8	13.3	80
2020	326	21.0	15.5	85.3
2021	321	23.7	13.5	88.2
2022	295	30.0	9.8	97.3
2023	298	29.0	10.2	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Urban ACT Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$413 (4.5%)	$8,730 (95.5%)	$9,143
2020	$1,681 (17.6%)	$7,855 (82.4%)	$9,537
2021	$2,400 (20.5%)	$9,290 (79.5%)	$11,690
2022	$4,700 (28.7%)	$11,685 (71.3%)	$16,385

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Urban ACT Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1019^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 1013^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.9%
Ranks 464^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 488^th of 489 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Urban ACT Academy)	3.4	7.3	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Urban ACT Academy)	14.3	7.3	7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Urban ACT Academy)	3.4	10.3	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Urban ACT Academy)	0	3.5	3.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Urban ACT Academy)	3.4	0	3.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Urban ACT Academy)	9.4	2.6	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Urban ACT Academy)	6.5	0	6.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Urban ACT Academy)	12.9	2.6	10.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Urban ACT Academy)	13.8	5.9	7.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Urban ACT Academy)	6.9	0	6.9%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Urban ACT Academy)	7.1	0	7.1%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Urban ACT Academy)	0	2.8	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Urban ACT Academy)	0	0
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Urban ACT Academy)	6.3	8	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Urban ACT Academy)	0	0
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	345	298	13.6%
African American	221	192	13.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	32	27	15.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	66	41	37.9%
Two or More Races	22	36	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	96.3%	16.3%

Schools Near Urban ACT Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2023)							ILEARN Math (2023)							ILEARN Science (2023)			ILEARN Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Urban ACT Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1250 E Market Street	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Urban ACT Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4214	298	29	10.2	96.3%	41 (13.8%)	192 (64.4%)	27 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.1%)	4.1	1008^th of 1011 public elementary schools	0.3%		5.2	994^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.5%	14	7.3	10.3	2.6	5.9	2.8	8.0	5.9	7.3	3.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.6	$16,385	$4,700	$11,685
Paramount Cottage Home	Public, Charter	K-4	1203 E St. Clair Street	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Paramount Cottage Home	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 671-1229	265	16	16.5	74.7%	49 (18.5%)	163 (61.5%)	38 (14.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	79.9	187^th of 1011 public elementary schools	81.5%		83.9	133^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	87.0%	54	65.9	65.3					65.6	82.9	75.5					78.9	24.5		24.5		$13,224	$3,785	$9,439
Paramount Online Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1203 E St Clair St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Paramount Online Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 519-4588	166	6	27.6	86.7%	41 (24.7%)	85 (51.2%)	23 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)	44.8	587^th of 1011 public elementary schools	41.9%		24.1	787^th of 1020 public elementary schools	22.8%	200	69.2	46.4	53.6	24.2	23.8	34.2	39.1	76.9	57.1	53.6	15.2	23.8	23.7	37.3	4.4	3.3	3.8	0.0	$6,233	$1,646	$4,587
William McKinley School 39	Public	PK, KG-6	1733 Spann Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4239	369	29	12.7	76.4%	153 (41.5%)	71 (19.2%)	111 (30.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	35.1	675^th of 1011 public elementary schools	33.2%		29.8	741^st of 1020 public elementary schools	27.4%	66	26.4	30.2	22.2	37.2			28.8	35.9	37.2	33.3	53.5			39.7	23.3	23.3	23.3	8.9	$15,719	$2,727	$12,992
Theodore Potter School 74	Public	K-6	1601 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4274	254	24	10.5	64.6%	38 (15.0%)	23 (9.1%)	178 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	16.2	850^th of 1011 public elementary schools	15.9%		14.3	879^th of 1020 public elementary schools	13.8%	29	22.2	20.0	31.4	20.0			23.5	22.2	14.3	11.4	0.0			12.5	8.6	13.3	10.8	22.9	$17,546	$1,977	$15,569
Center For Inquiry School 2	Public	K-8	725 N New Jersey St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4202	444	31	14.5	27.9%	283 (63.7%)	56 (12.6%)	43 (9.7%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.4%)	74.1	243^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	76.0%		65.8	352^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	65.5%	109	52.9	56.0	40.8	54.9	37.8	48.9	48.8	58.8	52.0	40.8	49.0	27.7	34.0	44.1	48.0	64.7	56.4	44.9	$15,172	$1,552	$13,620
Thomas D Gregg School 15	Public	PK, KG-6	2302 E Michigan St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4215	549	9	61.0	85.2%	67 (12.2%)	204 (37.2%)	241 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.7%)	9.2	920^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.0%		7	970^th of 1020 public elementary schools	4.9%	50	10.1	8.0	10.5	13.9			10.5	13.5	12.0	17.9	12.3			13.9	6.6	4.6	5.7	18.2	$16,970	$3,286	$13,684
Invent Learning Hub	Public, Charter	K-8	1849 E Pleasant Run Pkwy S Dr	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Invent Learning Hub	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 832-4900	166	17	9.7	94.6%	54 (32.5%)	84 (50.6%)	16 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	8.1	942^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	6.8%		8.8	935^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.3%	7	25.0	10.0	11.8	13.3	50.0	33.3	22.0	25.0	15.0	0.0	0.0	33.3	13.3	13.2	5.0	6.7	5.7	0.0	$12,577	$4,253	$8,324
SE Neighborhood School of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 S Barth Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	SE Neighborhood School of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 423-0204	573	49	11.6	93.2%	261 (45.5%)	100 (17.5%)	159 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.1%)	9.3	919^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.1%		10.8	911^th of 1020 public elementary schools	10.7%	8	9.9	13.3	9.5	12.7	7.5	12.9	10.9	16.9	15.0	11.1	7.9	6.0	4.4	10.2	11.7	7.9	9.8	15.9	$10,325	$2,975	$7,350
Brookside School 54	Public	PK, KG-6	3150 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4254	331	17	19.4	78.5%	42 (12.7%)	186 (56.2%)	86 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	6.6	970^th of 1011 public elementary schools	4.1%		4.3	1012^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.8%	42	16.7	1.8	9.0	8.5			9.1	20.0	7.1	6.1	10.6			10.9	0.0	4.3	1.9	1.5	$18,993	$2,802	$16,191

Frequently Asked Questions about Urban ACT Academy

What is the racial makeup of Urban ACT Academy?

Students at Urban ACT Academy are 64% African American, 14% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

How many students attend Urban ACT Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 298 students attended Urban ACT Academy.

What schools do graduates of Urban ACT Academy attend?

Students who attend Urban ACT Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Arsenal Technical High School
High : Crispus Attucks High School
High : George Washington High School
High : Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
High : Shortridge High School

Is Urban ACT Academy a good school?

Urban ACT Academy ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Indiana elementary schools.

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