The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 78%) for the 2011-12 school year.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (11-12)
834 students

Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
40 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)41%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)32%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1

American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)n/a
3%

Hispanic
(11-12)12%
9%

Black
(11-12)44%
12%

White
(11-12)38%
72%

Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)6%
4%


Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
82%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Emma Donnan Middle School?
834 students attend Emma Donnan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Emma Donnan Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Emma Donnan Middle School offer ?
Emma Donnan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Emma Donnan Middle School part of?
Emma Donnan Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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