Daniel Webster Elementary School (Closed 2016)

Daniel Webster Elementary School 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (13-14)
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(13-14)
55-59%
83%
(13-14)
50-54%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(13-14)
1%
n/a
Asian
(13-14)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)
3%
10%
Black
(13-14)
88%
12%
White
(13-14)
1%
71%
Hawaiian
(13-14)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)
7%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Daniel Webster Elementary School?
291 students attend Daniel Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Daniel Webster Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Daniel Webster Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Daniel Webster Elementary School part of?
Daniel Webster Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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