Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Edgewood Elementary School 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
43%
13%
White
39%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Edgewood Elementary School is ranked #1212 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Edgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Edgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Hills Elementary School, Pine Elementary School, Marsh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
378 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools School District.
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