Serving 317 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 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Speedway Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Speedway Junior High School's student population of 317 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Speedway Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Speedway Junior High School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
25%
13%
White
40%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Speedway Junior High School is ranked #482 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Speedway Junior High School often compared to?
Speedway Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Meridian Middle School, Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Speedway Junior High School?
317 students attend Speedway Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Speedway Junior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speedway Junior High School?
Speedway Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Speedway Junior High School offer ?
Speedway Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Speedway Junior High School part of?
Speedway Junior High School is part of School Town Of Speedway School District.
In what neighborhood is Speedway Junior High School located?
Speedway Junior High School is located in the Speedway neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Speedway.
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