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Perry Meridian Middle School vs. Speedway Junior High School

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School Overview

School
Perry Meridian Middle School
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Speedway Junior High School
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Perry Meridian Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Speedway Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,229 students in grades 7-8, Perry Meridian Middle School 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 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 286 students in grades 7-8, Speedway Junior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,229 students
286 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perry Meridian Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Speedway Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perry Meridian Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Speedway Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perry Meridian Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Speedway Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perry Township Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Speedway Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School Town Of Speedway School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#561 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#476 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perry Meridian Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Speedway Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in IN)
43%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry Meridian Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perry Township Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Speedway Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry Meridian Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perry Township Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Speedway Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Perry Meridian Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Speedway Junior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
602
142
Grade 8 Students
627
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perry Township Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Speedway Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perry Township Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Speedway Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perry Township Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Speedway Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perry Township Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Speedway Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perry Township Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Speedway Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School Town Of Speedway School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perry Meridian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perry Township Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Speedway Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perry Meridian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perry Township Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Speedway Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perry Meridian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perry Township Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Speedway Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School Town Of Speedway School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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