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Dickinson Fine Arts Academy

Public | 5-8 | 621 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 28, 2012

After the new principal a lot has changed its an incredible school, the test scores are very good, and accurate I highly suggest this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2009

I go to this school.. and well, the kids don't really know when to just shut up and pay attention. They all want to grow up too fast.. I also kind of blame some of the strict teachers. I am glad to be going to this school, but I would like it if kids would actually participate in things.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 22, 2005

This School isn't bad. Teachers sure are on it if there is a problem w/any of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2005

I think that this school is great school. My favorite teacher isn't really a teacher, it's our principal Mr. Fulce, he is so funny, and nice. Even though people are nice at my school, they do take quick actions for trouble-makers.
—Submitted by a teacher


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
47%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
30%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
14%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
35%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
27%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
43%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
9%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "F".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "F".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
6 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

6

Average

Test score rating 2012*
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City
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1
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10
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Student growth rating 2012**
This school
City
State
1
2
3
4
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10
This school
Reading growth
Above average
Math growth
Above average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 47% 12%
White 30% 73%
Hispanic 15% 8%
Multiracial 7% 4%
American Indian 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A47%
Special education 23%N/A15%
English learners 9%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4404 Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
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Phone: (574) 283-7625

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