Center For Inquiry School 27
Tel:
(317)226-4227
- Center For Inquiry School 27 serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Center For Inquiry School 27 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Center For Inquiry School 27's student population of 443 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Center For Inquiry School 27's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Center For Inquiry School 27 is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1534 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 12% |
| Black | 41% | 12% |
| White | 40% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Center For Inquiry School 27 is Herron High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Accelerated Learning Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis The Mind Program High School Charter School
Grades: M
0.4 miles
109 East 19th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(414)364-0201 0.4 M n/a - Indianapolis Herron High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 827 students
0.5 miles
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)231-0010 0.5 9-12 827 - Indianapolis Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 94 students
0.6 miles
1145 E 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)653-4009 0.6 K-5 94 - Indianapolis Accelerated Learning Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 30 students
0.7 miles
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317)226-3961 0.7 6-8 30 - Indianapolis Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 137 students
0.7 miles
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-7497 0.7 6-12 137
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