George Washington Carver School 87
Tel:
(317)226-4287
- George Washington Carver School 87 serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
George Washington Carver School 87 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George Washington Carver School 87's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Washington Carver School 87's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Washington Carver School 87 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #851 out of 1,767 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| Hispanic | 48% | 12% |
| Black | 35% | 12% |
| White | 14% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Washington Carver School 87 is Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 310 students
0.5 miles
3920 Baker Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)333-6980 0.5 K-5 310 - Indianapolis Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 137 students
0.6 miles
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-7497 0.6 6-12 137 - Indianapolis Elder W Diggs School 42 Grades: PK-6 | 481 students
0.6 miles
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)226-4242 0.6 PK-6 481 - Indianapolis The Mind Program High School Charter School
Grades: M
0.9 miles
109 East 19th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(414)364-0201 0.9 M n/a - Indianapolis Herron High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 827 students
1.1 miles
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)231-0010 1.1 9-12 827
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