Serving 343 students in grades 6-8, Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High 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 was 26% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)26%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)42%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
63%
14%
White
7%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School?
343 students attend Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School?
Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School offer ?
Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School part of?
Shortridge Law & Pub Pol Mag Junior High School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
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