Merle Sidener Gifted Academy vs. Center For Inquiry School 84
Should you attend Merle Sidener Gifted Academy or Center For Inquiry School 84? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Center For Inquiry School 84 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades 2-8, Merle Sidener Gifted Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Center For Inquiry School 84 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-8
K-8
Total Students
304 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#41 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
50
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
30
50
Grade 3 Students
40
49
Grade 4 Students
42
50
Grade 5 Students
47
47
Grade 6 Students
48
47
Grade 7 Students
57
48
Grade 8 Students
40
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
3%
% Black
30%
5%
% White
38%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
