Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Community Youth Services 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in IN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Youth Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Youth Services's student population of 61 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community Youth Services is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Community Youth Services?
61 students attend Community Youth Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Community Youth Services students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Youth Services?
Community Youth Services has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community Youth Services offer ?
Community Youth Services offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Community Youth Services part of?
Community Youth Services is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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