The Indianapolis Project School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
64%
13%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Indianapolis Project School District
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend The Indianapolis Project School?
311 students attend The Indianapolis Project School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The Indianapolis Project School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Indianapolis Project School?
The Indianapolis Project School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Indianapolis Project School offer ?
The Indianapolis Project School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Indianapolis Project School part of?
The Indianapolis Project School is part of The Indianapolis Project School District.
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