Summary:
The 46155 zip code has only one school, Mays Community Academy, a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8. With just 117 students enrolled, the school is struggling academically, ranking 315 out of 380 schools in Indiana and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mays Community Academy faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% and consistently low test scores across all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 16.67% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the Indiana average of 40.5%, and just 24.07% were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 45.5%. The school's performance on ILEARN Science and Social Studies assessments was also well below the state averages.
Despite the school's academic struggles, its spending per student of $13,454 is relatively high compared to the state average. Additionally, over 55% of Mays Community Academy's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. These factors suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education to its students.
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