Brookside School 54

3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brookside School 54 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brookside School 54's student population of 283 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
283 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookside School 54 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside School 54 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1750 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
4%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
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Black
50%
13%
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White
16%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside School 54's ranking?
Brookside School 54 is ranked #1750 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Brookside School 54 often compared to?
Brookside School 54is often viewed alongside schools like Paramount Brookside by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Brookside School 54?
283 students attend Brookside School 54.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brookside School 54 students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside School 54?
Brookside School 54 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brookside School 54 offer ?
Brookside School 54 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Brookside School 54 part of?
Brookside School 54 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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