Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School's student population of 246 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
35%
14%
White
17%
62%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School's ranking?
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School is ranked #813 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School often compared to?
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School?
246 students attend George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School?
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School offer ?
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School part of?
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School is part of Indianapolis School District.
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