Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carl Wilde School 79 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 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Wilde School 79 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Carl Wilde School 79's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl Wilde School 79 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 Carl Wilde School 79 is 0.52, 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
#1647 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
65%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
6%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
8%
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 Carl Wilde School 79's ranking?
Carl Wilde School 79 is ranked #1647 out of 1,755 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Carl Wilde School 79?
592 students attend Carl Wilde School 79.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Carl Wilde School 79 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Wilde School 79?
Carl Wilde School 79 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carl Wilde School 79 offer ?
Carl Wilde School 79 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carl Wilde School 79 part of?
Carl Wilde School 79 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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