Center For Inquiry School 27
Center For Inquiry School 27 serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Center For Inquiry School 27 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Center For Inquiry School 27 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Center For Inquiry School 27's student population of 450 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
Center For Inquiry School 27 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,757 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Center For Inquiry School 27 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1340 out of 1757 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 12% |
| Black | 37% | 13% |
| White | 42% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Francis W Parker School 56 (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Herron High School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 861 students10
0.5 miles
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010 0.5 9-12 861 - Indianapolis Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 130 students10
0.6 miles
1145 E 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 653-4009 0.6 K-6 130 - Indianapolis Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 276 students10
0.8 miles
3920 Baker Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 333-6980 0.8 K-6 276 - Indianapolis Francis W Parker School 56 Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 335 students10
0.9 miles
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256 0.9 PK-8 335 - Indianapolis Center For Inquiry School 2 Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 430 students10
1.0 miles
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202 1 K-8 430
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