Raymond F Brandes School 65
Tel:
(317)226-4265
- Raymond F Brandes School 65 serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
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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 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Raymond F Brandes School 65's student population of 251 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Raymond F Brandes School 65's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Raymond F Brandes School 65 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1372 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 12% |
| Black | 18% | 12% |
| White | 48% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Raymond F Brandes School 65 is Rise Learning Center (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Emma Donnan Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rise Learning Center (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Emma Donnan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 392 students
1.2 miles
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317)217-1979 1.2 7-8 392 - Indianapolis Rise Learning Center Grades: K-12 | 126 students
1.4 miles
5391 Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317)789-1621 1.4 K-12 126 - Indianapolis Christel House Dors South Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 265 students
1.7 miles
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317)783-4686 1.7 9-12 265 - Indianapolis Southport 6th Grade Academy Grades: 6 | 541 students
1.7 miles
5715 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317)789-1400 1.7 6 541 - Indianapolis Southport Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1151 students
1.7 miles
5715 S Keystone
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317)789-4600 1.7 7-8 1151
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