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Elder W Diggs School 42

Public | PK-6 | 590 students

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“We are best known for our partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.”

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Student diversity

91% of students at this school are Black.

Special education

The school provides a full program for particular needs.

Extended care

Before school:

Starts 7:00 am

After school:

Ends 6:00 pm

Transportation

Busses/vans provided for students

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Core knowledge
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10 out of 10
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Indianapolis Public Schools

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Basketball
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English/Language Arts

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

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Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % passing

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Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Social Studies

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % passing

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Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % passing

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Source: Indiana Department of Education

In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "F".
In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".

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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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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.

Overall academic rating

3

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Test score 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.

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
Black	91%	12%
Hispanic	3%	8%
Multiracial	3%	4%
White	3%	73%
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 average	State average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	89%	N/A	47%
Special education	24%	N/A	15%
English learners	3%	N/A	5%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	14	N/A	17

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students	Assistant principal(s) Art teacher(s) Instructional aide(s)/coach(es) Music teacher(s) PE instructor(s) Nurse(s) School psychologist School social worker/counselors(s) Speech and language therapist(s) Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff	German Spanish
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered	Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Staff resources available to students	Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities

Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students	Art teacher(s) Music teacher(s)
School facilities	Art room Music room
Visual arts	Drawing / sketching
Music	Band Choir / Chorus Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts	Drama
Clubs	Dance club: Gospel

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered	Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students	Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff	German Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students	Instructional aide(s)/coach(es) Nurse(s) PE instructor(s) School psychologist
School facilities	Gym Kitchen

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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: starts at 7:00 a.m. After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name	Ms Deloris Sangster
Best ways for parents to contact the school	Email
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins	4 years old
Gender	Coed
Is there an application process?	Yes
Fax number	(317) 226-3315

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used Don't understand these terms?	Core knowledge Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus Don't understand these terms?	None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered Don't understand these terms?	No
Level of special education programming offered	Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught	None
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	Art teacher(s) Assistant principal(s) Instructional aide(s)/coach(es) Music teacher(s) Nurse(s) PE instructor(s) School psychologist School social worker/counselors(s) Speech and language therapist(s) Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff	German Spanish
Extra learning resources offered	Career/college counseling Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district	Buses/vans for students only
School facilities	Art room Cafeteria Computer lab Gym Kitchen Library Music room Parent center Playground

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Sports

Boys sports	None
Girls sports	Basketball Cheerleading Gospel Dancers

Arts & music

Visual arts	Drawing / sketching
Music	Band Choir / Chorus Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts	Drama
Media arts	None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)

Boy scouts
Dance club: Gospel
Girl scouts
Student council/government

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Dress Code	Dress code
Bullying policy	This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement	Attend parent nights Chaperone school trips Join PTO/PTA Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.) Volunteer in the classroom Volunteer time after school
School colors	Blue, Gold
School mascot	Jets

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