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Christian Park School 82

Public | K-6 | 439 students
“We are best known for strong partnership with Indy Parks”
 

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  • Christian park is a great school where the teachers are some of the nicest,...

 
 
 

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Posted April 20, 2012
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My daughter is in the 3rd grade her and she will NOT be returning to this school or any other ips school. The staff is the most rude and disrespectful i have ever had to deal with. The teacher (Mrs. Oliphant) is an absolute disgrace to all teachers. She has bullied my daughter the whole school year and have belittled her to the point to where her self esteem has lowered. She nicknamed my daughter the "walk of shame" cause she was not doing as good as some of the others. I have talked with the principal and the school board, which did absolutely no good. That school and the staff is one big joke and disgrace to all other teachers and schools.
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Posted February 28, 2012
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This school has no diversity amoungst teaching staff. The Principle, front office staff, and teachers are biased and rude. I was glad to take my daughter out of this school and though I have to travel a great distance to her new school, the way she has blossomed and accelerated are well worth it. She left the 5th grade having been taught very little.
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Posted August 31, 2011
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My children are returning to this school after attending a charter school. The first time I enter the building I was blown away, it was so different, so quiet, so orderly compared to my childrens old school. So far I have been seeing good results from my children. I am so glad I changed schools. On a scale of 1 to 10 my children say this school is a 8.5 compared to their old school.
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Posted June 25, 2011
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There are so many great reviews here but nobody pressed on the stars! This is a great school with dedicated, passionate, experienced, and well educated teachers.
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Posted February 10, 2010
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Christian park is a great school where the teachers are some of the nicest, the atmosphere is one of learning and growth and my children loved their time there.
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Posted October 27, 2009
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Both of my children go to school 82 and have all of their school years and they love this school.Mrs Meyers makes the school feel like home and all of the teachers give 110 % of them selves to everyone.
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Posted October 8, 2009
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My daughter absolutely loves going to school!!!! She is in 2nd grade and her teacher, Mrs. Coverdale, is the greatest!!! She always has new and exciting ways to teach them so Kaitlyn is never bored!
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Posted October 4, 2009
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All of the teachers at school 82 are passionate about seeing all children succeed.
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
63%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
43%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests

Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

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Source: Indiana Department of Education

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Academic rating
3 / 10
Climate rating
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Below average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 73%
Black 22% 12%
Hispanic 10% 8%
Multiracial 6% 4%
American Indian 0% 0%
Asian N/A 2%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A47%
Special education 15%N/A15%
English learners 4%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
School social worker/counselors(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:05 a.m.
School end time
  • 3:40 p.m.
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Margaret Dowd
Gender
  • Coed
Fax number
  • (317) 226-3435

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Music room
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

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Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
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