Blue River Valley Elementary School vs. James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
Should I attend Blue River Valley Elementary School or James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blue River Valley 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
325 students
256 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#231 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
41
39
Grade 1 Students
37
34
Grade 2 Students
38
41
Grade 3 Students
32
41
Grade 4 Students
43
31
Grade 5 Students
44
31
Grade 6 Students
45
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
95%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
