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Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School

Public | 1-6 | 632 students
“We are best known for engaging global thinkers”
 
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Posted April 28, 2013
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I am a parent of a student that has been attending this school for 4 years. Her first two years were pretty good, but when Lawrence changed all of the elementaries to magnet schools, her experience went downhill. Read "magnet school" as a way to redistribute low-performing children throughout the district. Last year her class went from the normal one or two troublemakers to 5 or 6. The teacher was trying her best, but was not equipped to deal with all of those kids AND teach them. This year has been similar. Academically, I feel like their curriculum has been dumbed down to the ISTEP. They have cut most of the enrichment down to 1 day per week (gym, art, music), and have done away with science (my child said that a few weeks ago she did the first science in 2 years). They have cut handwriting and spelling (they do vocabulary, but we have been told spelling is not really being graded for much). Many of the activities are very centered on a concept of global citizenship without much emphasis on American citizenship. I feel there is a definite bias displayed by the administration in the way they plan events and address groups of differing viewpoints.
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Posted April 26, 2012
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Our oldest has attended Mary Castle for Kindergarden, 1st and 2nd grade. We have been very pleased with the school and his accedemic progress. He is a pretty average student however he has been helped so much by his class teachers and lots of other staff members. In first grade he was greatly helped by some informal speach lessons and with extra fine motor skills in 'the doodle club' (very clever) We also know some of the stretch students very well and they seem to be very happy with the program. They are appropriately challenged according to their personal strengths, Lastly, the principal is a real modivator she puts her heart and soul into this school, you can really tell.
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What a fantastic school! The Kindergarten teachers are very attentive, and include parents in the education of their children. I love the way parents are kept advised of their children's progress, and my daughter has a really fantastic teacher.
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Great school for preK. Our daugther is 4. The staff, kids and activities are nurturing, a broad socio economic and cultural mix that provide a good foundation aside from what parents do at home. Moreover we co-parent in split homes. Although the classroom performance and communication is targeted for 1 home I have made inroads to communicate with school, teachers and visit to school. That is a good thing if parents are split. Thanks.
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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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

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 78% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
n/a
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 "B".
  • 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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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
White 43% 73%
Black 27% 12%
Hispanic 19% 8%
Multiracial 7% 4%
Asian 3% 2%
American Indian 0% 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A47%
Special education 8%N/A15%
English learners 18%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

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

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Math Pentathlon 2012 Tournament First Place Trophy for the I (2012)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Cognitive disability
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
Clubs
  • Math club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry

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
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:35 p.m.
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Ms Carla Johnson
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (317) 570-4301

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Direct instruction
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Project-based
  • Standards-based
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Cognitive disability
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
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
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Exploration Club
  • Math club
  • Running Club
School leaders can update this information here.

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  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
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