Raymond F Brandes School 65
Tel:
(317) 226-4265
- Raymond F Brandes School 65 serves 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Raymond F Brandes School 65 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Raymond F Brandes School 65 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Raymond F Brandes School 65's student population of 236 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 236 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Raymond F Brandes School 65 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Raymond F Brandes School 65 is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1383 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 12% |
| Black | 18% | 12% |
| White | 48% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Raymond F Brandes School 65 is Excel Center - University Heights (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Emma Donnan Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Emma Donnan Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Excel Center - University Heights Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 359 students
0.7 miles
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 524-4420 0.7 9-12 359 - Indianapolis Emma Donnan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 260 students
1.2 miles
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979 1.2 K-6 260 - Indianapolis Emma Donnan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 351 students
1.2 miles
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979 1.2 7-8 351 - Indianapolis Rise Learning Center Grades: K-12 | 118 students
1.4 miles
5391 Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1621 1.4 K-12 118 - Indianapolis Christel House Dors South Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 287 students
1.7 miles
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686 1.7 9-12 287
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