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Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,307 students in grades 9, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 1,307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥95%
  • : ≤5%
  • : 8% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center's student population of 1,307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
1,307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
(13-14)
≥95%
83%
(13-14)
≤5%
80%
8%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center often compared to?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Speedway Senior High School, Ben Davis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
The graduation rate of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
1,307 students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center part of?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center located?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is located in the Chapel Hill And Ben Davis neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Chapel Hill And Ben Davis.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 1,307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥95%
  • : ≤5%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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