Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Wendell Phillips School 63 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 was 19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
46%
13%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Indianapolis Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Wendell Phillips School 63?
498 students attend Wendell Phillips School 63.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wendell Phillips School 63 students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wendell Phillips School 63?
Wendell Phillips School 63 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wendell Phillips School 63 offer ?
Wendell Phillips School 63 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Wendell Phillips School 63 part of?
Wendell Phillips School 63 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
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