Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Community Youth Services 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Youth Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Youth Services's student population of 67 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community Youth Services is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
18%
13%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Community Youth Services?
67 students attend Community Youth Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Community Youth Services students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Youth Services?
Community Youth Services has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community Youth Services offer ?
Community Youth Services offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Youth Services part of?
Community Youth Services is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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