Helfrich Park Stem Academy vs. Plaza Park International Prep Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helfrich Park Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Plaza Park International Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, Helfrich Park Stem Academy 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 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Park International Prep Academy 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% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
509 students
610 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1193 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
160
204
Grade 7 Students
188
224
Grade 8 Students
161
182
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
6%
26%
% White
79%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%