Serving 67 students in grades 6-12, Carpe Diem - Shadeland 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
Minority enrollment was 95% 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
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
84%
13%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carpe Diem - Shadeland 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Carpe Diem - Shadeland?
67 students attend Carpe Diem - Shadeland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Carpe Diem - Shadeland students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Carpe Diem - Shadeland offer ?
Carpe Diem - Shadeland offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Carpe Diem - Shadeland part of?
Carpe Diem - Shadeland is part of Carpe Diem - Shadeland School District.
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