Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meredith Nicholson School 96 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meredith Nicholson School 96 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Meredith Nicholson School 96's student population of 381 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meredith Nicholson School 96 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 is 0.30, 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
#1648 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
14%
Black
13%
13%
White
2%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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 Meredith Nicholson School 96's ranking?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 is ranked #1648 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Meredith Nicholson School 96?
381 students attend Meredith Nicholson School 96.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Meredith Nicholson School 96 students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meredith Nicholson School 96?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meredith Nicholson School 96 offer ?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meredith Nicholson School 96 part of?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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