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#1379 of 1,823 schools in IN
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
School · Msd Wayne Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Wayne Township school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1150 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214
- Math 98% proficient (2013)
- Reading 3% proficient (2013)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,863
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Crosspointe Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Speedway Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 572 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Wayne Township
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is listed in MSD Wayne Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is a public school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Wayne Township, serving approximately 1,293 students in grades 9th-9th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (2013 EdFacts) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (2013 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
What grades does Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center serve?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center rank in IN?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center ranks #1,379 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has 98% math proficiency (2013 EdFacts) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (2013 EdFacts).
Is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center a charter school?
No, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center a Title I school?
No, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
71.1% of students at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (317) 988-7500
- Area population (ZIP 46214)
- 24,645
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46214; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2013 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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