Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bittersweet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bittersweet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bittersweet Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bittersweet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bittersweet Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
81%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bittersweet Elementary School's ranking?
Bittersweet Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bittersweet Elementary School often compared to?
Bittersweet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Bittersweet Elementary School?
521 students attend Bittersweet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bittersweet Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bittersweet Elementary School?
Bittersweet Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bittersweet Elementary School offer ?
Bittersweet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bittersweet Elementary School part of?
Bittersweet Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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