Serving 401 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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Diversity
School Overview
George Washington Carver School 87's student population of 401 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
33%
13%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 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 Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, 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?
401 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 Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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