The Indianapolis Project School (Closed 2013)
- The Indianapolis Project School served 311 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | 65% | 12% |
| White | 28% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | The Indianapolis Project School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to The Indianapolis Project School is Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Francis W Parker School 56 (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 94 students
0.0 miles
1145 E 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)653-4009 0.0 K-5 94 - Indianapolis Francis W Parker School 56 Grades: PK-8 | 292 students
0.2 miles
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317)226-4256 0.2 PK-8 292 - Indianapolis Center For Inquiry School 27 Grades: PK-8 | 443 students
0.6 miles
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)226-4227 0.6 PK-8 443 - Indianapolis Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 137 students
1.0 miles
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-7497 1.0 6-12 137 - Indianapolis The Mind Program High School Charter School
Grades: M
1.0 miles
109 East 19th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(414)364-0201 1.0 M n/a
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