Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
92%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy?
117 students attend Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy part of?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is part of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy School District.
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