Helfrich Park Stem Academy vs. Plaza Park International Prep Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Plaza Park International Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Helfrich Park Stem Academy 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 36% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Park International Prep Academy 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 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
550 students
631 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1161 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
211
Grade 7 Students
179
215
Grade 8 Students
193
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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3%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
84%
52%
% Hawaiian
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2%
% Two or more races
7%
15%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%