Serving 146 students in grades 6-8, Key Learning Community Junior High School 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
11%
Black
(15-16)68%
12%
White
(15-16)14%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend Key Learning Community Junior High School?
146 students attend Key Learning Community Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Key Learning Community Junior High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Learning Community Junior High School?
Key Learning Community Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Key Learning Community Junior High School offer ?
Key Learning Community Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Key Learning Community Junior High School part of?
Key Learning Community Junior High School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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