Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George S Buck School 94 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
George S Buck School 94 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1671 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
61%
13%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George S Buck School 94's ranking?
George S Buck School 94 is ranked #1671 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend George S Buck School 94?
245 students attend George S Buck School 94.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of George S Buck School 94 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George S Buck School 94?
George S Buck School 94 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George S Buck School 94 offer ?
George S Buck School 94 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George S Buck School 94 part of?
George S Buck School 94 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is George S Buck School 94 located?
George S Buck School 94 is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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