About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Indianapolis Public Schools
Center for Inquiry is located in Indianapolis, IN and is one of 62 schools in Indianapolis Public Schools School District. It is a magnet school that serves 343 students in grades K-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Center for Inquiry made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Indiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Center for Inquiry's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Center for Inquiry had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Center for Inquiry's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Center for Inquiry made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Indiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Center for Inquiry's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Center for Inquiry had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Center for Inquiry's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
725 North New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Christian School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Dept of Correction Adult Schools 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Washington Irving School 14 0.9 miles |  |
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| H L Harshman Middle School 1 miles | |
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| Holy Cross Central School 1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 343
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Center for Inquiry had 48% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Indiana had 46% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
50%
Black
31%
Two or More Races
8%
Hispanic
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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Indianapolis Public Schools District Spending
$13,716Per Pupil
The Indianapolis Public Schools spends $13,716 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 42% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Indianapolis Public Schools District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Center for Inquiry had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ISTEP
What is it?
The The Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in English/language arts and math and in grades 5 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels:"did not pass", "pass", or "pass+". The goal is for all students to score at or above the "pass" level. Students must pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ in order to graduate from high school.
About the ECA
What is it?
The ISTEP+ End-of-Course Assessments (ECAs) are criterion-referenced assessments used to measure a student's mastery of the state's academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10 at the end of each course.
How is it Scored?
The End-of-Course Assessments are scored as did not pass or pass and the state's goal is for all students to pass the test.
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7 out of 10
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