Center for Inquiry School
725 North New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 | (317) 226-4202
- Grades: KG-8
- Student Enrollment: 338
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 338 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 82nd out of 452 middle schools in IN.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2009
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 725 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Principal or Admin: Collier Christine
- Fax: (317) 226-3740
- Website: www.302.ips.k12.in.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Magnet School
School District Details
- Indianapolis Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,822
- Graduation Rate: 35.7%
- Dropout Rate: 5.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 33,372
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 338
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 151 (44.7%)
- Females: 161 (47.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (9.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 152 (45.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 183 (54.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.9% |
| Black | 132 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 6.2% |
| White | 145 | 42.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 | 12.1% |
| 1st Grade | 42 | 12.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 44 | 13.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 40 | 11.8% |
| 4th Grade | 41 | 12.1% |
| 5th Grade | 38 | 11.2% |
| 6th Grade | 32 | 9.5% |
| 7th Grade | 30 | 8.9% |
| 8th Grade | 30 | 8.9% |
Source: IN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Center for Inquiry School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on ISTEP+ and ISTEP+ ECA state exams in the following subjects:
- Algebra I
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
ISTEP+ - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 62.0% | 79.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 56.0% | 74.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 57.0% | 75.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 54.0% | 72.0% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 58.0% | 77.0% |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 55.0% | 73.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 56.0% | 75.0% |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 51.0% | 70.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 54.0% | 75.0% |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 52.0% | 71.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 51.0% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 65.0% | 80.0% |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 63.0% | 76.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 36.0% | 64.0% |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 35.0% | 60.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 53.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 47.0% | 69.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 66.0% | 77.0% |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 62.0% | 73.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 30.0% | 58.0% |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 29.0% | 54.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 46.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 69.0% | - | 67.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 48.0% | 73.0% |
| 2009 | 91.0% | - | 68.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 30.0% | 64.0% |
| 2009 | 66.0% | - | 58.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 41.0% | 69.0% |
| 2009 | 75.0% | - | 65.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 44.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | 67.0% |
ISTEP+ ECA - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 30.0% | 61.0% |
Source: IN Department of Education 2009-2010
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