Serving 237 students in grades 7-8, James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School's student population of 237 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School is 0.42, which is less 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
#1702 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
73%
13%
White
2%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School's ranking?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School is ranked #1702 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School?
237 students attend James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School offer ?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School part of?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Middle School is part of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School District.
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