Average
#1241 of 1,823 schools in IN
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Elementary School · Msd Martinsville Schools · Martinsville, IN
A Msd Martinsville Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1359 E Columbus St, Martinsville, IN 46151
- Math 44% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,724
Median home value
$219,400
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| South Elementary School of CommunicationsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Martinsville Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is listed in MSD Martinsville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Martinsville, IN, part of Msd Martinsville Schools, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,241 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
What grades does Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy serve?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy rank in IN?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy ranks #1,241 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
56.0% of students at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (765) 342-8488
- Area population (ZIP 46151)
- 32,339
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46151; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.