George Washington Carver School 87 serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
George Washington Carver School 87 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (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
Diversity
School Overview
George Washington Carver School 87's student population of 403 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington Carver School 87 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Carver School 87 is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
35%
13%
White
27%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1059 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver School 87?
403 students attend George Washington Carver School 87.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of George Washington Carver School 87 students are Black, 32% 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 14:1, 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
What school district is George Washington Carver School 87 part of?
George Washington Carver School 87 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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