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Speedway Senior High School vs. Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

Should you attend Speedway Senior High School or Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Speedway Senior High School
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
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9/
10
Top 20%
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Speedway Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Speedway Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,293 students in grades 9, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9
Total Students
572 students
1,293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Speedway Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Speedway Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Speedway Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Speedway Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School Town Of Speedway School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne Township School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#323 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Speedway Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 50% in IN)
≥95%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Speedway Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Speedway Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-54%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Speedway Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in IN)
<50%
(Top 1% in IN)(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Speedway Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Wayne Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Speedway Senior High School by grade.
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Grade 9 Students
165
1293
Grade 10 Students
163
-
Grade 11 Students
128
-
Grade 12 Students
115
-
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Speedway Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Speedway Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Speedway Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Speedway Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Speedway Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Speedway Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Speedway Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Speedway Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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