The top reported proficiency rate is 15% in English language arts. The lowest is 3% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Monarca Academy
Monarca Academy is a small district in Marion County, Indiana, that operates a single school serving grades 6 and 7, with a stated grade band of kindergarten through 12. The district is young, having launched in 2022 as a grade-6 charter school, and it is in the middle of a planned expansion. Publicly reported plans call for adding a ninth grade in fall 2026 and eventually growing through grade 12, supported by a grant from the Lilly Endowment. This expansion is a lasting structural change that will give families in the district a new secondary school pathway, and the grant is also funding a counselor position and intensive tutoring for multilingual learners, as well as a college and career readiness coordinator.
The student body is small and heavily concentrated in grades 6 and 7, with a total enrollment that reflects a school still building its grade levels. The demographic composition is predominantly Hispanic, with a much smaller share of Black students and a very small number of white students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports.
State testing results for the 2024-25 school year show proficiency rates that are low in absolute terms. In math, about one in twelve students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, roughly one in seven students met that bar. In science, the rate was lower still. The district's overall proficiency index, which averages these rates across tested subjects and grades, places Monarca Academy in the bottom quartile among Marion County's districts. The chronic absenteeism rate, however, sits above the midpoint among county districts, meaning it is lower than many of its peers, which is a positive signal for consistent attendance.
The district does not yet serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on per-pupil spending was also not available. The school's expansion plans, if realized, will eventually bring high school programming, including a college and career readiness coordinator, which could change the academic pathway available to students. For now, the district offers a small, early-secondary setting with a clear focus on growth and a student body that is overwhelmingly Hispanic. A parent considering this district should weigh the current academic results against the school's early stage and its stated plans for building out a fuller secondary program.
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