Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rural Community Schools Inc
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Community Academy's ranking?
Rural Community Academy is ranked #1423 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rural Community Academy?
85 students attend Rural Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rural Community Academy students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rural Community Academy?
Rural Community Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rural Community Academy offer ?
Rural Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Community Academy part of?
Rural Community Academy is part of Rural Community Schools Inc.
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