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Smith Academy For Excellence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 students in Smith Academy For Excellence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Smith Academy For Excellence School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,904 Schools
# Students
76 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smith Academy For Excellence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
43%
13%
% White
20%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,105 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,789 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$920,000
$13,615 MM
Spending
$820,000
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,105
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,789
$12,815
Best Smith Academy For Excellence School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith Academy For Excellence School District?
Smith Academy For Excellence School District manages 1 public schools serving 76 students.
What is the rank of Smith Academy For Excellence School District?
Smith Academy For Excellence School District is ranked #363 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Academy For Excellence School District?
43% of Smith Academy For Excellence School District students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith Academy For Excellence School District?
Smith Academy For Excellence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Smith Academy For Excellence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,789 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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