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Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2

Public | K-6 | 182 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 30, 2010

My nephew attends Newby. It is a special school, thanks to Dr. G. He is knows each child by name. He has taken care to find the most amazing staff.


Posted April 14, 2010

Small school - family community - great teachers - the best principal in Dr. Gagliano!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2009

Dr. G. has gone far beyond any other principal I know to help my son to succedd. I appreciate all his hard work and efforts towards that!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

Mr. G is an excellent principal. His desire to not only see each child succeed but to know them personally is above and beyond any principal I have ever met. This school has a unique atmosphere of family and education all in one. I can't say enough about the teachers and the principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2003

this is the best school! The teachers and administration keep this school safe and clean and really encourage and promote learning. I cannot say enough good things about Newby school. I have had 3 sons attend this school.


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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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%
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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
74%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
67%
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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
65%
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 "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".

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.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
7 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

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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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

7

Average

Test score rating 2012*
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City
State
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10
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Student growth rating 2012**
This school
City
State
1
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9
10
This school
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

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 73%
Black 20% 12%
Hispanic 9% 8%
Multiracial 5% 4%
Asian 2% 2%
American Indian 1% 0%
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 42%N/A47%
Special education 14%N/A15%
English learners 9%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Special education coordinator
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:55 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:50 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Dr Anthony Gagliano
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (317) 486-4848

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • 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
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Special education coordinator
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • gym class
Girls sports
  • gym class

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Join PTO/PTA
School leaders can update this information here.

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Speedway Jr. High
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1849 N Whitcomb
Speedway, IN 46224
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Phone: (317) 241-0572

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