Joyce Kilmer School 69 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students (19-20)
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
12%
Black
(19-20)86%
13%
White
(19-20)1%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer School 69?
119 students attend Joyce Kilmer School 69.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Joyce Kilmer School 69 students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer School 69 offer ?
Joyce Kilmer School 69 offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Joyce Kilmer School 69 part of?
Joyce Kilmer School 69 is part of Indianapolis 51±¬ÁÏs.
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