Stephen Foster School 67
Stephen Foster School 67 serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
Stephen Foster School 67 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Stephen Foster School 67 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Stephen Foster School 67's student population of 693 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Stephen Foster School 67 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 diversity score of Stephen Foster School 67 is 0.63, 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 | #1712 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 12% |
| Black | 26% | 13% |
| White | 15% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 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 Stephen Foster School 67 is Christel House Dors West (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is George Washington Community Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christel House Academy West (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Christel House Academy West Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 322 students10
0.8 miles
55 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4901 0.8 K-5 322 - Indianapolis Christel House Dors West Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 239 students
0.8 miles
55 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722 0.8 9-12 239 - Shelbyville Excel Center - Shelbyville Charter School Grades: 10-12 | 122 students
0.9 miles
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430 0.9 10-12 122 - Indianapolis Ernie Pyle School 90 Math: 54% | Reading: 53%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 362 students10
1.0 miles
3351 W 18th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4290 1 K-6 362 - Indianapolis Garden City Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 798 students10
1.4 miles
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300 1.4 PK-6 798
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