Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mays 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mays Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mays Community Academy's student population of 101 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mays Community Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mays Community Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Hispanic
1%
15%
White
95%
62%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mays Community Academy's ranking?
Mays Community Academy is ranked #1374 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mays Community Academy?
101 students attend Mays Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mays Community Academy students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mays Community Academy?
Mays Community Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mays Community Academy offer ?
Mays Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mays Community Academy part of?
Mays Community Academy is part of Mays Community Academy School District.
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