Merle Sidener Gifted Academy vs. Center For Inquiry School 84
Should I attend Merle Sidener Gifted Academy or Center For Inquiry School 84? 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
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Center For Inquiry School 84 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades 2-8, Merle Sidener Gifted Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Center For Inquiry School 84 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-8
K-8
Total Students
314 students
446 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#81 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
48
Grade 1 Students
-
49
Grade 2 Students
21
50
Grade 3 Students
34
51
Grade 4 Students
41
50
Grade 5 Students
52
52
Grade 6 Students
46
50
Grade 7 Students
60
50
Grade 8 Students
60
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
3%
% Black
24%
5%
% White
45%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%