Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raymond F Brandes School 65 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond F Brandes School 65 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Raymond F Brandes School 65's student population of 150 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond F Brandes School 65 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 Raymond F Brandes School 65 is 0.78, which is more 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
#1156 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
19%
13%
White
32%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond F Brandes School 65's ranking?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 is ranked #1156 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Raymond F Brandes School 65?
150 students attend Raymond F Brandes School 65.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Raymond F Brandes School 65 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond F Brandes School 65?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Raymond F Brandes School 65 offer ?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Raymond F Brandes School 65 part of?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Raymond F Brandes School 65 located?
Raymond F Brandes School 65 is located in the University Heights and Rosedale Hills neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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