Raymond F Brandes School 65

Raymond F Brandes School 65 is a public middle school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a relatively small student population of around 150 students. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 300 out of 380 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's small size and increased spending per student, Raymond F Brandes School 65 faces significant challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 35.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district average. Additionally, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the Indianapolis Public Schools district and the state of Indiana on ILEARN (Indiana's standardized test) assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.53% to 84.69% over the past few years, indicating a high concentration of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7:1 to 11.1:1 over the past few years, suggests a potentially more personalized learning environment for students. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and implementing targeted interventions to address the specific learning needs of students could be key strategies for improving the school's overall performance and outcomes.