Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raymond F Brandes School 65 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Raymond F Brandes School 65 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
32%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond F Brandes School 65's ranking?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 is ranked #1154 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Raymond F Brandes School 65?
150 students attend Raymond F Brandes School 65.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Raymond F Brandes School 65 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond F Brandes School 65?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Raymond F Brandes School 65 offer ?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond F Brandes School 65 part of?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Raymond F Brandes School 65 located?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 is located in the University Heights and Rosedale Hills neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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