Speedway Junior High School

5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 315 students in grades 7-8, Speedway Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Speedway Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Speedway Junior High School's student population of 315 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Speedway Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Speedway Junior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#396 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
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52%
36%
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51%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
14%
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Black
26%
13%
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White
41%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speedway Junior High School's ranking?
Speedway Junior High School is ranked #396 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Speedway Junior High School often compared to?
Speedway Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Meridian Middle School, Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Speedway Junior High School?
315 students attend Speedway Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Speedway Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speedway Junior High School?
Speedway Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Speedway Junior High School offer ?
Speedway Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Speedway Junior High School part of?
Speedway Junior High School is part of School Town Of Speedway School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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