Below Average
#1500 of 1,823 schools in IN
Indiana Digital Alternative School
High School · Union School Corporation · Modoc, IN
An Union School Corporation high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8707 W HWY US 36, Modoc, IN 47358
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 29.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Indiana Digital Alternative School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 4% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indiana Digital Alternative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,729
Median home value
$144,500
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Digital JR and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 3,920 | Compare → |
| Union Junior & High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 135 | 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.
Union School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $8,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indiana Digital Alternative School is listed in Union School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indiana Digital Alternative School
Indiana Digital Alternative School is a public high school in Modoc, IN, part of Union School Corporation, serving approximately 1,548 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,500 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indiana Digital Alternative School
What grades does Indiana Digital Alternative School serve?
Indiana Digital Alternative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Indiana Digital Alternative School?
Indiana Digital Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 1,548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Digital Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Digital Alternative School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indiana Digital Alternative School rank in IN?
Indiana Digital Alternative School ranks #1,500 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Indiana Digital Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indiana Digital Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Indiana Digital Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indiana Digital Alternative School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Indiana Digital Alternative School a charter school?
No, Indiana Digital Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indiana Digital Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Indiana Digital Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indiana Digital Alternative School?
44.8% of students at Indiana Digital Alternative School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Phone
- (765) 204-2224
- 4-Year Graduation
- 29.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47358)
- 917
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47358; 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, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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