D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4404 Elwood, South Bend, IN 46628
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Indiana
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
519
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%3/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −38 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−32 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−40 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%12%reading -32 pts, math -39 pts1st percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -17 pts, math -18 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%8%reading -12 pts, math -22 pts8th percentile (list)
Multiracial15%5%reading -28 pts, math -32 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income16%6%reading -17 pts, math -24 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4404 Elwood
City South Bend
ZIP Code 46628
District 1810290
NCES School ID 181029001661
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46628

Understanding the community around Dickinson Fine Arts Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,882
Per Capita Income $28,355
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,000
Median Rent $989
Owner-Occupied 67.0%
Renter-Occupied 33.0%
View full data for ZIP 46628 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dickinson Fine Arts Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.0%
Hispanic/Latino 25.4%
White 9.6%
Two or More Races 10.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 519
Teachers (FTE) 38.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy has 519 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Dickinson Fine Arts Academy serve?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dickinson Fine Arts Academy receive per student?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy receives $19,238 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dickinson Fine Arts Academy in 46628 ▼
Avg Home Value
$181,785
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,255
1-Year Change
+13.0%
% Renters
33.0%

Other Schools in 46628

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026