Serving 218 students in grades 6-12, Carpe Diem - Northwest 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 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
57%
13%
White
8%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carpe Diem - Northwest School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carpe Diem - Northwest?
The graduation rate of Carpe Diem - Northwest is 60-79%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Carpe Diem - Northwest?
218 students attend Carpe Diem - Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Carpe Diem - Northwest students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpe Diem - Northwest?
Carpe Diem - Northwest has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carpe Diem - Northwest offer ?
Carpe Diem - Northwest offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Carpe Diem - Northwest part of?
Carpe Diem - Northwest is part of Carpe Diem - Northwest School District.
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