Saint Joseph Central School vs. Weisser Park Elementary School
Should I attend Saint Joseph Central School or Weisser Park 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
Saint Joseph Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Weisser Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saint Joseph Central School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 604 students in grades 1-5, Weisser Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
403 students
604 students
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1143 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#937 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
-
Grade 1 Students
73
121
Grade 2 Students
68
125
Grade 3 Students
65
121
Grade 4 Students
70
115
Grade 5 Students
71
122
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
18%
% Black
14%
34%
% White
60%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
