Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)31%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)33%
11%
Black
(15-16)63%
12%
White
(15-16)3%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Imagine Life Sciences Acad - West School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School?
479 students attend Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School?
Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School offer ?
Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School part of?
Imagine Ind Life Science West Elementary School is part of Imagine Life Sciences Acad - West School District.
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