Shakamak Elementary School
Shakamak Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Shakamak Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Shakamak Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Shakamak Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 diversity score of Shakamak Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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 | #636 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 96% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D Shakamak Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Shakamak Elementary School is Shakamak Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northeast East Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jasonville Shakamak Junior Senior High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 354 students10
0.0 miles
9233 Shakamak School Rd
Jasonville, IN 47438
(812) 665-3550 0 7-12 354 - Hymera Northeast East Elementary School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 139 students10
4.9 miles
502 N Vine St
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671 4.9 PK-5 139 - Dugger Dugger Union Community School Corp Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 353 students10
7.4 miles
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109 7.4 K-12 353 - Clay City Clay City Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 346 students10
9.2 miles
681 N Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120 9.2 K-6 346 - Clay City Clay City Junior Senior High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 378 students10
9.2 miles
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154 9.2 7-12 378
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