The Learning Center (Closed 2007)

The Learning Center serves 26 students in grades 7-9. 
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
26 students
This chart displays total students of The Learning Center by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Black
65%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
23%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of The Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Learning Center?
26 students attend The Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of The Learning Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does The Learning Center offer ?
The Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is The Learning Center part of?
The Learning Center is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.

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