Is Rock Creek Community Academy a good school?

Rock Creek Community Academy ranks 424 th of 1010 Indiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rock Creek Community Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 637 students attended Rock Creek Community Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Rock Creek Community Academy?

Students at Rock Creek Community Academy are 75% White, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Rock Creek Community Academy

Summary:

Rock Creek Community Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Sellersburg, Indiana, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 661 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 72.47% White, 12.1% African American, 4.99% Hispanic, and other minority groups.

Rock Creek Community Academy has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.1% to 100% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the nearby alternative schools like Old Corden Porter School and Indiana Gateway Digital Academy. While the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.5% in 2020-2021 to 23.8% in 2021-2022, it still performs better than the nearby alternative schools. Additionally, Rock Creek Community Academy's test scores, particularly in ILEARN/English Language Arts (44.07%) and ILEARN/Math (36.73%), are significantly higher than Indiana Gateway Digital Academy's (12.2% and 4.09%, respectively).

Despite the challenges of being an alternative school, Rock Creek Community Academy has maintained relatively consistent academic performance, with proficiency rates in ILEARN/English Language Arts and ILEARN/Math remaining relatively stable over the past three years. The school's spending per student has also remained relatively stable, ranging from $6,587 to $7,148 over the past four years. While Rock Creek Community Academy performs better than the nearby alternative schools in several key metrics, it is important to note that these schools serve different student populations and may face unique challenges. The comparison highlights the importance of considering the context and specific needs of each school when evaluating their performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

8000 Diefenbach Ln
Sellersburg, IN 47172

(812) 246-9271

District: Rock Creek Community Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
424^th of 1,010 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,148

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 637

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

African American:

12.1%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Creek Community Academy ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Rock Creek Community Academy ranks better than 52% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Rock Creek Community Academy ranks worse than 60.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rock Creek Community Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), African American (12.1%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Creek Community Academy is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Rock Creek Community Academy employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Creek Community Academy is $7,148.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Creek Community Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Creek Community Academy 424^th of 1010 Indiana public elementary schools. (See Rock Creek Community Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Creek Community Academy 233^rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Rock Creek Community Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Creek Community Academy 262^nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Rock Creek Community Academy in the ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2013	56.37	537^th	1035	48.1%
2014	56.77	515^th	1036	50.3%
2015	52.43	551^st	1040	47.0%
2016	48.97	630^th	1046	39.8%
2017	58.87	479^th	1033	53.6%
2018	61.42	437^th	1027	57.4%
2019	69.86	301^st	1031	70.8%
2021	55.71	466^th	1016	54.1%
2022	51.21	534^th	1020	47.6%
2023	46.98	571^st	1016	43.8%
2024	58.91	424^th	1010	58.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2013	59.65	197^th	444	55.6%
2014	53.93	257^th	470	45.3%
2015	75.39	90^th	485	81.4%
2016	53.75	254^th	494	48.6%
2017	55.54	222^nd	472	53.0%
2018	63.89	178^th	473	62.4%
2019	76.92	87^th	470	81.5%
2021	74.19	105^th	483	78.3%
2022	74.17	113^th	490	76.9%
2023	35.99	320^th	489	34.6%
2024	51.38	233^rd	485	52.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Rock Creek Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2012	28.68	303^rd	373	18.8%
2014	19.59	323^rd	379	14.8%
2015	58.52	132^nd	400	67.0%
2016	47.81	223^rd	394	43.4%
2017	52.02	174^th	380	54.2%
2018	61.09	153^rd	385	60.3%
2019	41.94	238^th	389	38.8%
2021	40.21	241^st	388	37.9%
2022	40.37	260^th	409	36.4%
2023	51.98	166^th	398	58.3%
2024	40.41	262^nd	431	39.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Rock Creek Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.62	16^th	285	94.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Creek Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.35	291^st	379	23.2%
2024	24.31	305^th	377	19.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Rock Creek Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.01	167^th	388	57.0%
2024	38.67	245^th	392	37.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Rock Creek Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.57	167^th	383	56.4%
2024	38.48	240^th	392	38.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Rock Creek Community Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	30.13	283^rd	378	25.1%
2023	54.74	129^th	375	65.6%
2024	40.13	221^st	381	42.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Creek Community Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	305	0	3	13	0	0	44	365
2012	350	16	5	9	1	0	41	422
2013	344	34	4	10	1	0	33	426
2014	368	48	4	15	0	1	26	462
2015	387	70	4	14	0	1	28	504
2016	378	62	4	12	0	2	29	487
2017	392	59	3	15	0	2	36	507
2018	365	42	2	14	1	1	34	459
2019	388	55	3	22	2	1	49	520
2020	417	52	2	28	2	2	47	550
2021	465	65	4	38	1	1	51	625
2022	475	78	6	32	1	2	50	644
2023	479	80	5	33	1	1	62	661
2024	479	77	5	30	1	0	45	637

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock Creek Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	365	22.0	16.5	21.6
2012	422	28.0	15.0	15.4
2013	426	28.5	14.9	21.4
2014	462	32.0	14.4	18.8
2015	504	31.0	16.2	24.6
2016	487	34.0	14.3	24
2017	507	34.4	14.7	20.1
2018	459	32.9	13.9	23.3
2019	520	34.3	15.1	34.4
2020	550	32.7	16.7	34
2021	625	36.8	16.9	31.7
2022	644	42.0	15.3	33.7
2023	661	42.0	15.7	38.3
2024	637	46.0	13.8	41.4

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 Rock Creek Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	365	22.0	16.5	21.6
2012	422	28.0	15.0	15.4
2013	426	28.5	14.9	21.4
2014	462	32.0	14.4	18.8
2015	504	31.0	16.2	24.6
2016	487	34.0	14.3	24
2017	507	34.4	14.7	20.1
2018	459	32.9	13.9	23.3
2019	520	34.3	15.1	34.4
2020	550	32.7	16.7	34
2021	625	36.8	16.9	31.7
2022	644	42.0	15.3	33.7
2023	661	42.0	15.7	38.3
2024	637	46.0	13.8	41.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Creek Community Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$353 (5.4%)	$6,234 (94.6%)	$6,587
2020	$1,137 (16.8%)	$5,626 (83.2%)	$6,763
2021	$425 (6.4%)	$6,261 (93.6%)	$6,686
2022	$628 (8.8%)	$6,519 (91.2%)	$7,148

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Creek Community 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 301^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 571^st of 1016 Elementary schools	27%
Ranks 87^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 320^th of 489 Middle schools	46.9%
Ranks 238^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 166^th of 398 High schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	59	40.4	18.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	59	40.4	18.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	76.9	64.9	12%
3rd Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	76.9	64.9	12%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	56.5	32.6	23.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	56.5	32.6	23.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	60.9	60	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	60.9	60	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Rock Creek Community Academy)	60	30.4	29.6%
4th Grade Science (Rock Creek Community Academy)	60	30.4	29.6%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	48.8	44.4	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	48.8	44.4	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	44.2	35.6	8.6%
5th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	44.2	35.6	8.6%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rock Creek Community Academy)	51.2	28.9	22.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rock Creek Community Academy)	51.2	28.9	22.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	52.5	25.5	27%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	52.5	25.5	27%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	55	10	45%
6th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	55	10	45%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Rock Creek Community Academy)	55	25.5	29.5%
6th Grade Science (Rock Creek Community Academy)	55	25.5	29.5%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	57.7	32.6	25.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	57.7	32.6	25.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	67.3	18.6	48.7%
7th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	67.3	18.6	48.7%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	58.8	50	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Community Academy)	58.8	50	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	45.5	17	28.5%
8th Grade Math (Rock Creek Community Academy)	45.5	17	28.5%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Rock Creek Community Academy)	27.6	34.2	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Rock Creek Community Academy)	27.6	34.2	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	520	661	27.1%
African American	55	80	45.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	22	33	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	388	479	23.5%
Two or More Races	49	62	26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	38.3%	3.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Creek Community Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8000 Diefenbach Ln	Sellersburg	47172	Clark County	Rock Creek Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(812) 246-9271	637	46	13.8	41.4%	479 (75.2%)	77 (12.1%)	30 (4.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.1%)								(n/a)	46.2	12.8	45.6	43.1	38.8	43.5	41.5	53.9	44.1	61.4	45.1	42.9	24.4	18.9	20.5	36.7	38.8	36.8	$7,148	$629	$6,519
Community Montessori	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4102 St Joseph Rd	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	Community Montessori Inc	Yes	No	No	No	(812) 948-1000	486	34	14.2	20.4%	410 (84.4%)	11 (2.3%)	17 (3.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	38 (7.8%)								(n/a)	80.7	16.1	25.7	36.7	42.9	34.3	46.7	55.6	40.2	17.1	23.3	17.9	11.4	26.7	19.4	19.1	42.9	60.0	$7,946	$1,300	$6,646
Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2710 E 10th St	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 288-4837	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																			$3,211	$666	$2,546
Indiana Gateway Digital Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	200 Ettel Lane	Clarksville	47129	Clark County	Clarksville Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(844) 743-4437	3,107	115	27.0	60.4%	2,046 (65.9%)	448 (14.4%)	348 (11.2%)	28 (0.9%)	6 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	230 (7.4%)								(n/a)	31.8	1.3	8.6	10.9	8.9	11.6	12.5	15.7	12.2	11.1	4.6	3.8	3.9	2.9	2.7	4.1	6.7	25.8	$6,158	$377	$5,781
Old Corden Porter School	Public, Alternative	4-12	630 Meigs Ave	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 288-4891	28	7	4.0	71.4%	17 (60.7%)	7 (25.0%)	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)

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