Serving 137 students in grades 6-12, Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
77%
13%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)21-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus?
The graduation rate of Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus is 21-39%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 82%.
How many students attend Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus?
137 students attend Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus?
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus offer ?
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus part of?
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus is part of Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus School District.
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