The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on In Math & Science Academy - North
IN Math & Science Academy - North operates as a single-school district in Marion County serving kindergarten through twelfth grade, though its own enrollment page now advertises a Pre-K entry point as well. This is a STEM-focused, college-preparatory charter school. The district is small for its grade band, with a total enrollment that is modest, and it draws a student body that is heavily Black and Hispanic, together making up the vast majority of the student population. White students, Asian students, and students of two or more races are each present in much smaller numbers.
On state assessments, the district posts proficiency rates that are weak relative to state averages and place below the midpoint among Marion County's districts in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In the grades three through eight English language arts assessment, about one in five students scored proficient. In math, roughly one in eight students did. Science scores for that grade band are lower still, and the social studies results for fifth grade are in a similar range. These are the school's own reported figures, and they represent a consistent pattern across subjects. A parent considering this district will want to look into what academic interventions and supports are in place.
The chronic absenteeism rate stands well above the midpoint among county districts, with nearly half of students missing significant school time. This is a clear area of concern and one that a family may want to discuss with the school directly to understand what causes it and what the school is doing to address it.
On the financial side, the district's per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range but in the lower half among Marion County districts. The district did report a major capital outlay in a recent fiscal year, indicating a significant facility investment for a single-school charter of this size, which could mean recent or ongoing improvements to the physical learning environment.
No data was available on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, special education services, or English learner status. No discipline, course access, staffing, or attendance data beyond chronic absenteeism was provided. The state testing participation rates were also missing, though the number of students tested is reported. The district does not report a graduation rate, and the reason is not given in the data provided; this is a category that would normally apply to a K-12 district, so the absence is notable.
For a family looking for a STEM-oriented, college-preparatory program in a small, single-school district setting, this school offers that mission clearly. The enrollment landscape is diverse and concentrated in two racial groups. The academic results on state tests are a clear soft spot, and the chronic absenteeism rate adds another question. A parent would be well served by visiting the school, asking about its approach to raising achievement, its attendance strategies, and its college-going track record for seniors, as the graduation rate data was not available here to round out that picture.
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