Perry Meridian Middle School vs. Speedway Junior High School
Should you attend Perry Meridian Middle School or Speedway Junior High School? 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
Perry Meridian Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Speedway Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,292 students in grades 7-8, Perry Meridian Middle School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 317 students in grades 7-8, Speedway Junior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,292 students
317 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#482 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
648
148
Grade 8 Students
644
169
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
9%
25%
% White
41%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
