Mays Community Academy

Mays Community Academy is a charter school located in the rural community of Mays, Indiana. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 117 students and employs five full-time equivalent teachers. The student-teacher ratio stands at 23.4:1.

While Mays Community Academy currently ranks lower on academic performance metrics—with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and a state ranking of #1758 among Indiana’s 1,831 schools—there is room for improvement in areas like ELA/Reading (23% proficiency) and Math (19% proficiency). Science proficiency currently stands at 0%, indicating a focus on strengthening this subject area. The school's setting within a rural community offers students unique opportunities to engage with nature and local culture.

Despite the academic challenges, Mays Community Academy continues to serve as an important educational resource for families in Rush County.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Mays Community Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Mays Community Academy is 23.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Mays Community Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.