Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 1,279 students in grades 9, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 1,279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥95%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center's student population of 1,279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
1,279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is 0.69, 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
This School
State Level (IN)
(13-14)
≥95%
83%
(13-14)
≤5%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
14%
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Black
39%
13%
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White
22%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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(17-18)
<50%
86%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center often compared to?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Speedway Senior High School, Ben Davis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
The graduation rate of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
1,279 students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center part of?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 1,279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥95%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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