Monarca Academy

Summary:

Monarca Academy is a public charter high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 41 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (87.8%) and a high percentage of students (80.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income student population.

Monarca Academy faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with only 26.21% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.73% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 41.1% and 38.1% for 6th grade, and 41.8% and 33.9% for 7th grade, respectively. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools, such as Herron-Riverside High School, Ben Davis University High School, and Speedway Senior High School, which have higher proficiency rates and better overall performance.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2, which is lower than most of the nearby schools, Monarca Academy's resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of its predominantly Hispanic student population. Addressing the root causes of absenteeism, providing targeted interventions, and engaging the community could be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

5525 W 34th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46224

(317) 379-0499

District: Monarca Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.9%

African American:

9.1%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monarca Academy ranks worse than 74.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.19. (See more...)

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: Hispanic (88.9%), African American (9.1%), White (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monarca Academy is 11. (See more...)

Compare Monarca Academy employs 9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Monarca Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Monarca Academy 362^nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Monarca Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monarca Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.19	362^nd	485	25.4%

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Enrollment information for Monarca Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	0	4	36	1	41
2024	2	9	88	0	99

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Monarca Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	41	4.0	10.2	80.5
2024	99	9.0	11.0	46.5

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 Monarca Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	41	4.0	10.2	80.5
2024	99	9.0	11.0	46.5

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.

Schools Near Monarca Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th 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 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monarca Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	5525 W 34th Street	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Monarca Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 379-0499	99	9	11.0	46.5%	2 (2.0%)	9 (9.1%)	88 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			16.7	29.1		26.2	12.5	14.1		13.7
Excel Center - West	Public, Charter	9-12	6000 W 34th St	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Excel Center - West	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-4005	359	16	22.4	22.3%	17 (4.7%)	232 (64.6%)	86 (24.0%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)								(n/a)												$4,565	$123	$4,442
Speedway Senior High School	Public	9-12	5357 W 25th St	Speedway	46224	Marion County	School Town of Speedway	No	No	No	No	(317) 244-7238	572	35	16.3	44.8%	247 (43.2%)	132 (23.1%)	123 (21.5%)	34 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	84.5	37^th of 431 public high schools	91.4%		83	35^th of 398 public high schools	91.2%	2	60.8	44.2									62.4	$13,194	$1,443	$11,751
Achieve Virtual Education Academy	Public	7-12	1250 N High School Rd	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7144	631	27	23.5	47.5%	319 (50.6%)	129 (20.4%)	132 (20.9%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.1%)	47.5	215^th of 431 public high schools	50.1%		18.2	332^nd of 398 public high schools	16.6%	117	51.6	16.1		38.9	35.7	37.5		10.5	7.1	9.1	31.3	$9,214	$5,528	$3,686
Herron-Riverside High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3010 N. White River Parkway Ea	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Herron-Riverside High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 231-0010	398	64	6.2	69.1%	59 (14.8%)	188 (47.2%)	126 (31.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (4.8%)	49.6	202^nd of 431 public high schools	53.1%		57.8	138^th of 398 public high schools	65.3%	64	52.3	23.9									16.9	$13,379	$2,333	$11,046
Ben Davis High School	Public	10-12	1200 N Girls Sch Rd	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7000	3,274	180	18.1	68.1%	606 (18.5%)	1,288 (39.3%)	1,182 (36.1%)	23 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	171 (5.2%)	17.3	357^th of 431 public high schools	17.2%		13	359^th of 398 public high schools	9.8%	2	26.5	7.3									12.5	$13,049	$1,094	$11,955
Area 31 Career & Technical Center	Public	6-12	1200 N High School Rd	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7230	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pike High School	Public	9-12	5401 W 71st St	Indianapolis	46268	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 291-5250	3,193	201	15.8	69.2%	217 (6.8%)	1,901 (59.5%)	876 (27.4%)	51 (1.6%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	143 (4.5%)	32.8	293^rd of 431 public high schools	32.0%		26.9	303^rd of 398 public high schools	23.9%	10	38.9	12.1									33.6	$11,559	$1,328	$10,230
Indiana Connections Career Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 10	Indianapolis	46278	Marion County	Indiana Connections Career Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(317) 732-7790	724	28	25.8	42.5%	522 (72.1%)	74 (10.2%)	72 (9.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.5%)	44.6	233^rd of 431 public high schools	45.9%		40.4	242^nd of 398 public high schools	39.2%	9	45.6	9.5	22.7	30.4	42.4	35.1	22.7	14.9	11.9	14.7	56.4	$6,936	$402	$6,534
Ben Davis University High School	Public	10-12	1155 S High School Rd	Indianapolis	46241	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7800	378	18	21.6	73.3%	88 (23.3%)	125 (33.1%)	154 (40.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	69.1	83^rd of 431 public high schools	80.7%		34.8	272^nd of 398 public high schools	31.7%	189	63.9	20.4										$12,671	$1,204	$11,467

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How many students attend Monarca Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 99 students attended Monarca Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Monarca Academy?

Students at Monarca Academy are 89% Hispanic, 9% African American, 2% White.

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