Andrew J Brown Academy

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Andrew J Brown Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 604 students in grades K-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school is part of the Andrew J Brown Academy District, which is ranked 296 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Andrew J Brown Academy faces significant challenges in improving student academic performance and addressing high chronic absenteeism rates. The school consistently performs below the state average on ILEARN assessments, with only 21.59% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 20.51% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% respectively for 3rd grade. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has remained above 36% in recent years, much higher than nearby schools like Brookview Elementary at 19.5% and Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc at 54.9%. Despite the school's high spending per student, which has ranged from $8,020 to $15,585 in recent years, its academic performance remains significantly below the state average and its nearby peers.

The school's diverse student population, with a majority of African American (44.37%) and Hispanic (46.69%) students, highlights the need for the school to adapt its curriculum and teaching strategies to better serve its students. The decreasing percentage of white students, from 3.14% in 2020-2021 to just 1.16% in 2022-2023, suggests the school must address the unique needs of its changing demographic. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for Andrew J Brown Academy to provide a high-quality education and better prepare its students for future success.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 3600 N German Church Rd
       Indianapolis, IN  46235


(317) 891-0730

District: Andrew J Brown Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
798th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,585 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.4%
African American:
42.5%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Compare Details Andrew J Brown Academy ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Andrew J Brown Academy ranks worse than 74.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.4%), African American (42.5%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andrew J Brown Academy is 19. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andrew J Brown Academy is $15,585.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Andrew J Brown Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Andrew J Brown Academy 363rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Andrew J Brown Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Andrew J Brown Academy 298th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Andrew J Brown Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 6.56 922nd 959 3.9%
2006 43.52 628th 961 34.7%
2007 38.75 711th 985 27.8%
2008 27.76 808th 996 18.9%
2009 33.19 763rd 1003 23.9%
2010 13.99 922nd 1009 8.6%
2011 28.03 838th 1025 18.2%
2012 24.93 851st 1015 16.2%
2013 21.73 906th 1035 12.5%
2014 6.55 987th 1036 4.7%
2015 3.57 1015th 1040 2.4%
2016 12.77 954th 1046 8.8%
2017 10.68 945th 1033 8.5%
2018 11.82 921st 1027 10.3%
2019 12.63 917th 1031 11.1%
2021 12.02 883rd 1016 13.1%
2022 18.16 836th 1020 18.0%
2023 15.33 860th 1016 15.4%
2024 21.34 798th 1010 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Andrew J Brown Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.87 345th 375 8.0%
2007 32.02 321st 382 16.0%
2008 20.85 348th 392 11.2%
2009 27.78 347th 423 18.0%
2010 24.27 365th 428 14.7%
2011 39.63 335th 451 25.7%
2012 28.86 374th 447 16.3%
2013 15.19 404th 444 9.0%
2014 4.23 456th 470 3.0%
2015 5.69 454th 485 6.4%
2016 9.65 451st 494 8.7%
2017 10.18 423rd 472 10.4%
2018 18.41 406th 473 14.2%
2019 19.19 400th 470 14.9%
2021 20.01 381st 483 21.1%
2022 33.18 337th 490 31.2%
2023 28.01 356th 489 27.2%
2024 23.89 363rd 485 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Open Quote Andrew J Brown Academy has a team – a team of administrators, teachers, and staff that truly focus on not only the academic growth and development of EACH student, but also the overall wellbeing of the students who go there. The commitment, compassion and genuine concern for every young person they come in contact with each day, is truly a sight to behold. In a time where there is so much focus on self, survival and control, it is refreshing to know there are “a few good leaders” in the world who place themselves second when it comes to educating and nurturing children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Andrew J Brown Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 64 317 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 56 417 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 50 503 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 29 545 1 28 1 n/a n/a 5 609
2008 19 569 1 31 1 n/a n/a 3 624
2009 28 592 1 37 1 n/a n/a 4 663
2010 17 565 2 74 1 n/a n/a 1 660
2011 110 512 5 2 3 0 1 0 633
2012 18 483 4 123 0 2 34 0 664
2013 13 493 2 125 0 0 34 0 667
2014 11 449 0 187 0 0 30 0 677
2015 16 392 0 196 0 0 40 0 644
2016 6 366 0 239 0 0 30 0 641
2017 10 360 0 263 0 0 27 0 660
2018 14 353 1 259 4 0 15 0 646
2019 17 367 0 279 2 1 12 0 678
2020 20 335 0 305 2 1 24 0 687
2021 21 321 0 297 0 1 29 0 669
2022 12 300 0 285 0 0 43 0 640
2023 7 268 1 282 0 0 46 0 604
2024 6 242 1 270 1 1 49 0 570

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Andrew J Brown Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 389 17.0 22.9 55.3
2005 490 20.0 24.5 43.5
2006 572 27.0 21.2 57.7
2007 609 n/a n/a 58.6
2008 624 31.0 20.1 70
2009 663 30.0 22.1 75.9
2010 660 28.0 23.5 79.1
2011 633 32.0 19.7 84.5
2012 664 31.0 21.4 87.7
2013 667 34.0 19.6 89.4
2014 677 34.0 19.9 88.8
2015 644 31.0 20.7 93.6
2016 641 32.0 20.0 97
2017 660 33.7 19.5 96.5
2018 646 37.0 17.4 94.6
2019 678 35.7 18.9 95.6
2020 687 36.0 19.0 97.2
2021 669 38.2 17.4 96.9
2022 640 n/a n/a 73.4
2023 604 n/a n/a 89.2
2024 570 30.0 19.0 92.5

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 Andrew J Brown Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 389 17.0 22.9 55.3
2005 490 20.0 24.5 43.5
2006 572 27.0 21.2 57.7
2007 609 n/a n/a 58.6
2008 624 31.0 20.1 70
2009 663 30.0 22.1 75.9
2010 660 28.0 23.5 79.1
2011 633 32.0 19.7 84.5
2012 664 31.0 21.4 87.7
2013 667 34.0 19.6 89.4
2014 677 34.0 19.9 88.8
2015 644 31.0 20.7 93.6
2016 641 32.0 20.0 97
2017 660 33.7 19.5 96.5
2018 646 37.0 17.4 94.6
2019 678 35.7 18.9 95.6
2020 687 36.0 19.0 97.2
2021 669 38.2 17.4 96.9
2022 640 n/a n/a 73.4
2023 604 n/a n/a 89.2
2024 570 30.0 19.0 92.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Andrew J Brown Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,140 (11.7%) $8,606 (88.3%) $9,746
2020 $1,185 (14.8%) $6,835 (85.2%) $8,020
2021 $1,343 (16.3%) $6,876 (83.6%) $8,220
2022 $1,829 (11.7%) $13,756 (88.3%) $15,585

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Andrew J Brown Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 917th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 860th of 1016 Elementary schools
 4.3%
Ranks 400th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 356th of 489 Middle schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)20.79.5
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)20.79.5
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)31.729
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)31.729
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)14.921.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)14.921.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)28.420
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)28.420
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Andrew J Brown Academy)11.910.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Andrew J Brown Academy)11.910.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)19.79.1
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)19.79.1
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)31.132.1
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)31.132.1
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Andrew J Brown Academy)14.810.7
 4.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Andrew J Brown Academy)14.810.7
 4.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)25.820.4
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)25.820.4
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)37.115.1
 22%
   6th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)37.115.1
 22%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Andrew J Brown Academy)17.711.3
 6.4%
   6th Grade Science (Andrew J Brown Academy)17.711.3
 6.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)25.421.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)25.421.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)20.317.2
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)20.317.2
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)41.549
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Andrew J Brown Academy)41.549
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)17.118.8
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Andrew J Brown Academy)17.118.8
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678604
 10.9%
African American367268
 27%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic279282
 1.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White177
 58.8%
Two or More Races1246
 283.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%89.2%
 6.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Andrew J Brown Academy.

Students at Andrew J Brown Academy are 47% Hispanic, 42% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% White.

Andrew J Brown Academy ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Indiana elementary schools.


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