Serving 127 students in grades 8, George Washington Community Middle School 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
34%
13%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend George Washington Community Middle School?
127 students attend George Washington Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of George Washington Community Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Community Middle School?
George Washington Community Middle School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington Community Middle School offer ?
George Washington Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is George Washington Community Middle School part of?
George Washington Community Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
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