Serving 367 students in grades 6-8, William Penn Middle School - A Stem 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 is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Penn School 49 serves the southwest part of Indianapolis, IN, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Penn Middle School - A Stem School's student population of 367 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Penn Middle School - A Stem School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Penn Middle School - A Stem School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Penn Middle School - A Stem School's ranking?
William Penn Middle School - A Stem School is ranked #1616 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Penn Middle School - A Stem School?
367 students attend William Penn Middle School - A Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William Penn Middle School - A Stem School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Penn Middle School - A Stem School?
William Penn Middle School - A Stem School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Penn Middle School - A Stem School offer ?
William Penn Middle School - A Stem School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Penn Middle School - A Stem School part of?
William Penn Middle School - A Stem School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is William Penn Middle School - A Stem School located?
William Penn Middle School - A Stem School is located in the West Indianapolis neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in West Indianapolis.
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