Serving 71 students in grades 5-8, Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1728 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
79%
13%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy's ranking?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy is ranked #1728 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy?
71 students attend Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy offer ?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy part of?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy is part of Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy School District.
In what neighborhood is Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy located?
Vanguard Collegiate Of Indy is located in the Near Westside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 3 other public schools located in Near Westside.
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