Washington Middle School vs. Helfrich Park Stem Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Helfrich Park Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades 6-8, Washington Middle School 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 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 509 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 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
331 students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1415 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#601 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
99
160
Grade 7 Students
119
188
Grade 8 Students
113
161
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
32%
6%
% White
36%
79%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%