Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Career Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Career Academy Middle School's student population of 414 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Career Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Academy Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
41%
14%
White
34%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Academy Middle School's ranking?
Career Academy Middle School is ranked #1637 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Career Academy Middle School?
414 students attend Career Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Career Academy Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Academy Middle School?
Career Academy Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Academy Middle School offer ?
Career Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Academy Middle School part of?
Career Academy Middle School is part of Career Academy Middle School District.
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