Brookside School 54

3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brookside School 54 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookside School 54 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Brookside School 54's student population of 331 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brookside School 54 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside School 54 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1717 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brookside School 54, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brookside School 54 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brookside School 54 and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brookside School 54 and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brookside School 54.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Brookside School 54 and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookside School 54 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside School 54's ranking?
Brookside School 54 is ranked #1717 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Brookside School 54 often compared to?
Brookside School 54is often viewed alongside schools like Paramount Brookside by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Brookside School 54?
331 students attend Brookside School 54.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brookside School 54 students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside School 54?
Brookside School 54 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brookside School 54 offer ?
Brookside School 54 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brookside School 54 part of?
Brookside School 54 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Brookside School 54 located?
Brookside School 54 is located in the Near Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 6 other public schools located in Near Eastside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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