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George S Buck School 94

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Summary

George S Buck School 94 is a public middle school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 245 students. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 300 out of 380 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

George S Buck School 94 faces several significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 35.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district average. Academically, the school's performance on ILEARN tests is also significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 7.94% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 22.24% for the district, and 11.9% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 21.11% for the district. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68% to 74.69% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the increased spending per student at George S Buck School 94, from $14,987 in 2019-2020 to $20,785 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not yet improved. The relatively low student-teacher ratio, which has decreased from 13.2 in 2022-2023 to 8.6 in 2020-2021, suggests that the allocation and utilization of these resources may need to be examined. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as improving attendance, providing targeted academic interventions, and addressing the socioeconomic needs of the student population, may be crucial for improving the school's performance and outcomes.

245

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

74.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2701 Devon Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219

(317) 226-4294

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Students who attend George S Buck School 94 usually attend:

Middle:	Arlington Middle School - a STEM School
High:	Arsenal Technical High School
	Crispus Attucks High School
	George Washington High School
	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
	More...
	Shortridge High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.4%

Hispanic:

29.4%

White:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 7th percentile in 2013 → 7th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (10% vs 39% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 19% Indiana)

!Social Studies scores 36 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school10%

District avg21%

Indiana avg39%

Not ranked this year

George S Buck School 94 did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

300^th of 380Indianapolis Public Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2023	8.2	943 of 1016	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.5	987 of 1020	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.9	998 of 1016	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.1	1013 of 1031	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	2.0	1012 of 1027	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	1.1	1025 of 1033	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	2.4	1029 of 1046	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	6.5	990 of 1040	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	9.3	975 of 1036	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	12.8	959 of 1035	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	7.8	966 of 1015	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	4.7	991 of 1025	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	25.3	836 of 1009	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	23.1	836 of 1003	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	52.9	544 of 996	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.3	463 of 985	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	14.2	885 of 961	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	50.3	543 of 959	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2022-2023) ?

Math12%

Science11%

English Language Arts8%

Social Studies3%-36 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about George S Buck School 94

What is the racial makeup of George S Buck School 94?

Students at George S Buck School 94 are 60% African American, 29% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.

What district is George S Buck School 94 in?

Indianapolis Public Schools

How many students attend George S Buck School 94?

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended George S Buck School 94.

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