Francis W Parker School 56
Francis W Parker School 56 serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Francis W Parker School 56 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 10-14% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Francis W Parker School 56 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Francis W Parker School 56's student population of 335 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 335 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Rankings
Francis W Parker School 56 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 Francis W Parker School 56 is 0.50, which is less 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 | #1696 out of 1757 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 12% |
| Black | 68% | 13% |
| White | 15% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| 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 Francis W Parker School 56 is Herron High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 130 students10
0.3 miles
1145 E 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 653-4009 0.3 K-6 130 - Indianapolis Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School Charter School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 292 students10
0.8 miles
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477 0.8 6-8 292 - Indianapolis Center For Inquiry School 27 Math: 35% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 450 students10
0.9 miles
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227 0.9 PK-8 450 - Indianapolis Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 398 students10
0.9 miles
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477 0.9 K-3 398 - Indianapolis Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 276 students10
1.2 miles
3920 Baker Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 333-6980 1.2 K-6 276
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