James Whitcomb Riley School 43 vs. George Washington Carver School 87
Should I attend James Whitcomb Riley School 43 or George Washington Carver School 87? 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
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
George Washington Carver School 87 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 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 2% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George Washington Carver School 87 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
341 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1742 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1059 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
39
Kindergarten Students
30
59
Grade 1 Students
35
56
Grade 2 Students
41
51
Grade 3 Students
29
42
Grade 4 Students
37
35
Grade 5 Students
30
38
Grade 6 Students
42
31
Grade 7 Students
42
31
Grade 8 Students
36
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
32%
% Black
72%
35%
% White
6%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
