William Mckinley School 39 vs. George Washington Carver School 87
Should you attend William Mckinley School 39 or George Washington Carver School 87? 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
William Mckinley School 39 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
George Washington Carver School 87 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William Mckinley School 39 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George Washington Carver School 87 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 73% 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
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
369 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#798 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
40
Kindergarten Students
44
60
Grade 1 Students
47
62
Grade 2 Students
52
52
Grade 3 Students
53
48
Grade 4 Students
44
46
Grade 5 Students
47
31
Grade 6 Students
43
34
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
30%
33%
% Black
19%
34%
% White
42%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
