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Center For Inquiry School 2 vs. Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60

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School Overview

School
Center For Inquiry School 2
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Center For Inquiry School 2 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 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 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
435 students
615 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center For Inquiry School 2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center For Inquiry School 2.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center For Inquiry School 2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center For Inquiry School 2 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#571 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#1006 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center For Inquiry School 2, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in IN)
32%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center For Inquiry School 2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center For Inquiry School 2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center For Inquiry School 2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Center For Inquiry School 2 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
47
66
Grade 1 Students
40
75
Grade 2 Students
47
70
Grade 3 Students
49
69
Grade 4 Students
52
72
Grade 5 Students
54
75
Grade 6 Students
51
56
Grade 7 Students
50
56
Grade 8 Students
45
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Center For Inquiry School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center For Inquiry School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center For Inquiry School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center For Inquiry School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center For Inquiry School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indianapolis Public Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center For Inquiry School 2, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center For Inquiry School 2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center For Inquiry School 2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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