Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Raber Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Raber Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mary Raber Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Raber Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Raber Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Raber Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Raber Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,763 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Raber Elementary School?
251 students attend Mary Raber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mary Raber Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Raber Elementary School?
Mary Raber Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Raber Elementary School offer ?
Mary Raber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Raber Elementary School part of?
Mary Raber Elementary School is part of Whitley County Con Schools School District.
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