Serving 929 students in grades 4-6, North Side Intermediate School 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 72% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
929 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)72%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)66%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
21%
13%
White
60%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend North Side Intermediate School?
929 students attend North Side Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of North Side Intermediate School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Side Intermediate School?
North Side Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Side Intermediate School offer ?
North Side Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is North Side Intermediate School part of?
North Side Intermediate School is part of Anderson Community School Corporation School District.
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