Charity Dye School 27 serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
83%
13%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Charity Dye School 27?
269 students attend Charity Dye School 27.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Charity Dye School 27 students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charity Dye School 27?
Charity Dye School 27 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charity Dye School 27 offer ?
Charity Dye School 27 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Charity Dye School 27 part of?
Charity Dye School 27 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
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