Ben Davis Junior High School serves 1,309 students in grades 7-9.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,309 students
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
14%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
62%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Davis Junior High School?
1,309 students attend Ben Davis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ben Davis Junior High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Davis Junior High School?
Ben Davis Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Davis Junior High School offer ?
Ben Davis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Ben Davis Junior High School part of?
Ben Davis Junior High School is part of Wayne Township School District.
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