Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nw Indiana Special Education Coop 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nw Indiana Special Education Coop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nw Indiana Special Education Coop's student population of 105 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nw Indiana Special Education Coop ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nw Indiana Special Education Coop is 0.64, 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
#1630 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
33%
13%
White
49%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nw Indiana Special Education Coop's ranking?
Nw Indiana Special Education Coop is ranked #1630 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nw Indiana Special Education Coop often compared to?
Nw Indiana Special Education Coopis often viewed alongside schools like Porter County Education Services by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Nw Indiana Special Education Coop?
105 students attend Nw Indiana Special Education Coop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nw Indiana Special Education Coop students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nw Indiana Special Education Coop?
Nw Indiana Special Education Coop has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nw Indiana Special Education Coop offer ?
Nw Indiana Special Education Coop offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Nw Indiana Special Education Coop part of?
Nw Indiana Special Education Coop is part of Nw Indiana Special Education Coop School District.
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