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 1,229 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 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 286 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,229 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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
602
142
Grade 8 Students
627
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
10%
25%
% White
39%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
