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Our Lady of Grace School

Private | K-8 | 429 students

 

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Posted April 20, 2013

My daughter is currently in Kindergarten and also attended pre-K at OLG. My son will be attending OLG next year as well, starting the pre-K program. OLG has been a blessing to me and my children. As a single mother working as a RN, I could not afford the tuition, but that did not stop my children from going there...OLG made sure my children were able to attend and worked out a payment I am able to afford. We have been treated like family and I wasn't even Catholic at the time. My daughter is learning much more than subtraction and multiplication at OLG, she is learning how to respect and care for others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2012

OLG is a great fit for our family. Respect, discipline, and responsibility are great things along with the academics. Now that the administration has changed, I look forward to even more positive things from the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2012

I have 4 kids and love that the 4th child is free at OLG! I also like how all of my kids are in the same building. If I want to have lunch with them, I just stay for all lunch periods and get to visit with each of them, Plus, my kindergartener is reading already! I feel that the education here is much more personalized than in public school. The kids just have the opportunity to learn more with the smaller class sizes as compared to Noblesville public schools. And no specials have been cut, as they were in public schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2011

The teachers and students are great, but the administration stinks! The principal does not communicate well with the parents. I wonder if she even likes children? There is not a process for a parent to complain about the school. It is a dictatorship and if you do complain, you are ostracized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2010

Incredible things happen in this OLG school family. Its not only about math and english, but about respect, responsibility, character, and integrity. Its a worthwhile investment in my childrens education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

The vast majority of the teachers are very sweet, patient, compassionate, and talented. The administration, however, is a complete failure. There is supposedly an anti-bullying policy in place, and much time and effort is made to inform families of this program; however, on a day-to-day basis, bullying, harassment, and tormenting is overlooked or diminished as "isolated incidents." I removed my special-needs child when the environment among her peers became ostracizing, bullying, belittling, and hostile to the point of physical violence, all of which was reported to the principal and deemed to be "not bullying." I suspect that it was more important to the administration to ensure the continued payment of 3-6 bullies' families' tuition payments (rather than risk losing them by, oh, I don't know, punishing them for tormenting a fellow student) than lose merely lose one source of income.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2009

OLG has been a blessing to our family. Nothing wrong with Noblesville or HSE schools (we live in HSE district) but an education where Faith is front and center is priceless. This is a small school where teachers and staff know where our children have needs and where they excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

Excellent school! The staff is wonderful, and the students are just as wonderful. I have never been to a school where the older kids take time to help the younger kids. The love of God is present in this school, and in the staff. Wonderful school. Public schools are only half as good as OLG on their best days.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2009

The preschool is top notch! Caring staff and faculty and wonderful Christian environment where they lead by example!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

We love OLG. The teachers are outstanding. They go above and beyond everyday. My children fit right in and are excelling academically, socially, and spiritually.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

Our Lady of Grace is a wonderful school. My oldest is getting ready to graduate and has had a fantastic experience. All of my children have grown socially, academically and spiritually. The teachers are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2008

Send your kids to Noblesville Schools. OLG is way below what you would find in the public schools of Noblesville.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

This is an amazing school! We love all the teachers! We have had a wonderful experience, and our children have grown so much in the last year. We would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a loving Christian environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2008

This school is concerned with one thing...the funds they generate from the parents. Families that donate the most, get much more attention than those that do not. It is run like a business and NOT a school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2006

Unbelievable school! Far better than any other private school in the Noblesville area (and we attended one other). Language Arts program is amazing, especially in the upper grades. This school focuses on the whole child, and does not cut corners! If you are looking for a loving environment that also promotes rigorous academics, this is the school for you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2006

We went for one evening of inquiry and loved this school. For a small private school they had so much to offer. I was especially impressed with their science program, music and foreign language were far above the public school we currently attend...
—Submitted by M, a parent


Posted August 18, 2005

Our Lady of Grace is a wonderful Catholic school with high academic standards, as well as emphasis on moral and ethical education. The written language program is top notch with students writing their own books through the Young Authors program. The new Media Center is constantly growing with the addition of new books and a Technology Lab. The music room features 20 keyboards so each pupil gets instruction in playing as well as singing. There is a strings ensemble and a drum circle who rehearse and perform regularly. The athletics program includes all major sports and new fields to play them on. Families are encouraged to be involved in classroom activities, as coaches, and as volunteers for fundraising and other events. This school is a wonderful place for all children grades k through 8. The sense of family and community just cannot be beat!
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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98%

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98%

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88%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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100%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%
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 75% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%
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 73% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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100%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. 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

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Academic rating
9 / 10
Climate rating
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This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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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

9

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Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Above average
Math growth
Above 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 89% 74%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Hispanic 3% 7%
Multiracial 3% 4%
Black 2% 12%
American Indian N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/AN/A
English learners 0%N/AN/A
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/AN/A
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Maureen Clerkin
Gender
  • Coed
Affiliation
  • Roman catholic
Associations
  • NCEA
Fax number
  • (317) 770-5663

Programs

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Resources

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Library
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Diocese of Lafayette
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9900 E 191st St
Noblesville, IN 46060
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