George Washington Carver School 87

2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George Washington Carver School 87 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Washington Carver School 87 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

George Washington Carver School 87's student population of 425 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington Carver School 87 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver School 87 is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#798 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Washington Carver School 87 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
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20-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Washington Carver School 87 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
14%
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Black
34%
13%
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White
27%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington Carver School 87 and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington Carver School 87's ranking?
George Washington Carver School 87 is ranked #798 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George Washington Carver School 87 often compared to?
George Washington Carver School 87is often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Woods School 99 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver School 87?
425 students attend George Washington Carver School 87.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of George Washington Carver School 87 students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver School 87?
George Washington Carver School 87 has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver School 87 offer ?
George Washington Carver School 87 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is George Washington Carver School 87 part of?
George Washington Carver School 87 is part of Indianapolis School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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