Speedway Junior High School

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Speedway Junior High School ranks 75 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Speedway Junior High School is a public middle school located in Speedway, Indiana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 317 students. The school is part of the School Town of Speedway district, which is ranked 18th out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Speedway Junior High School consistently performs well academically, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math compared to the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 50.87% of Speedway Junior High School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 41.8% for 7th grade and 42.6% for 8th grade. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a diverse student population from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Speedway Junior High School's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are also higher than the state average.

While Speedway Junior High School performs well overall, some nearby schools, such as KIPP Indy College Prep Middle and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, have higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math, despite having lower overall rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just academic performance, such as student demographics and socioeconomic status, may play a role in a school's overall ranking and rating.

Detail:

Public 7-8

5151 W 14th St
Speedway, IN 46224

(317) 244-3359

District: School Town of Speedway

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,934

Students who attend Speedway Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Speedway Senior High School

Feeder schools for Speedway Junior High School:

Elementary:	Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
	Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
	Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4
	James A Allison Elementary School 3

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.4%

African American:

24.5%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Speedway Junior High School ranks better than 84.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Speedway Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), African American (24.5%), Hispanic (21%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Speedway Junior High School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Speedway Junior High School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Speedway Junior High School is $10,934.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Speedway Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Speedway Junior High School 75^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Speedway Junior High School in the ranking list.)

School Town of Speedway:

SchoolDigger ranks School Town of Speedway 18^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Speedway Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	81.12	38^th	370	89.7%
2006	75.60	65^th	375	82.7%
2007	66.40	117^th	382	69.4%
2008	58.78	172^nd	392	56.1%
2009	74.33	92^nd	423	78.3%
2010	76.94	76^th	428	82.2%
2011	86.00	22^nd	451	95.1%
2012	78.51	58^th	447	87.0%
2013	67.54	138^th	444	68.9%
2014	78.32	66^th	470	86.0%
2015	79.64	70^th	485	85.6%
2016	86.05	28^th	494	94.3%
2017	89.05	26^th	472	94.5%
2018	86.25	38^th	473	92.0%
2019	91.23	26^th	470	94.5%
2021	86.30	52^nd	483	89.2%
2022	80.97	78^th	490	84.1%
2023	82.71	66^th	489	86.5%
2024	80.80	75^th	485	84.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Speedway Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	190	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1989	192	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1990	186	16	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1991	189	23	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1992	218	21	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1993	213	22	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1994	201	25	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1995	206	18	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	229
1996	206	18	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	229
1997	205	17	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	2	229
1998	208	19	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1999	225	23	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2000	201	25	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2001	191	32	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2002	189	48	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2003	189	48	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2004	196	52	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	270
2005	206	58	1	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	284
2006	208	22	44	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	301
2007	187	43	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	13	268
2008	185	28	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	13	252
2009	172	29	2	24	1	n/a	n/a	14	242
2010	164	38	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	16	238
2011	150	42	2	14	1	0	14	0	223
2012	122	46	2	18	0	0	16	0	204
2013	139	48	5	23	0	0	19	0	234
2014	163	42	7	26	0	0	9	0	247
2015	161	60	10	41	0	0	14	0	286
2016	147	62	10	33	1	0	18	0	271
2017	134	68	16	36	1	0	16	0	271
2018	119	83	16	39	0	0	15	0	272
2019	130	63	11	38	0	0	20	0	262
2020	138	63	17	47	0	0	18	0	283
2021	129	80	17	50	0	0	15	0	291
2022	128	83	19	60	0	0	25	0	315
2023	127	78	18	67	0	0	27	0	317
2024	127	70	12	60	0	1	16	0	286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Speedway Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	13.4	15.1	0
1989	211	12.2	17.2	n/a
1990	203	12.2	16.6	0
1991	217	12.2	17.7	0
1992	242	12.3	19.6	n/a
1993	236	12.5	18.9	n/a
1994	230	12.1	19.0	n/a
1995	229	13.6	16.8	n/a
1996	229	13.6	16.8	n/a
1997	229	13.9	16.5	n/a
1998	229	14.2	16.1	n/a
1999	252	15.3	16.5	n/a
2000	235	15.3	15.4	0
2001	232	14.8	15.7	n/a
2002	255	16.2	15.7	38
2003	255	16.2	15.7	38
2004	270	16.1	16.8	34.8
2005	284	15.4	18.4	40.5
2006	301	15.8	19.1	40.5
2007	268	n/a	n/a	36.9
2008	252	15.8	15.9	37.7
2009	242	15.9	15.2	42.1
2010	238	16.0	14.8	44.6
2011	223	15.4	14.4	48.4
2012	204	19.5	10.4	50.5
2013	234	19.5	12.0	53.4
2014	247	21.0	11.7	49
2015	286	20.0	14.3	52.4
2016	271	20.0	13.5	52
2017	271	20.4	13.2	56.1
2018	272	20.9	12.9	62.1
2019	262	21.0	12.4	56.1
2020	283	19.0	14.8	56.9
2021	291	23.0	12.6	50.9
2022	315	20.2	15.5	52.1
2023	317	18.7	16.9	63.1
2024	286	21.2	13.4	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Speedway Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	13.4	15.1	0
1989	211	12.2	17.2	n/a
1990	203	12.2	16.6	0
1991	217	12.2	17.7	0
1992	242	12.3	19.6	n/a
1993	236	12.5	18.9	n/a
1994	230	12.1	19.0	n/a
1995	229	13.6	16.8	n/a
1996	229	13.6	16.8	n/a
1997	229	13.9	16.5	n/a
1998	229	14.2	16.1	n/a
1999	252	15.3	16.5	n/a
2000	235	15.3	15.4	0
2001	232	14.8	15.7	n/a
2002	255	16.2	15.7	38
2003	255	16.2	15.7	38
2004	270	16.1	16.8	34.8
2005	284	15.4	18.4	40.5
2006	301	15.8	19.1	40.5
2007	268	n/a	n/a	36.9
2008	252	15.8	15.9	37.7
2009	242	15.9	15.2	42.1
2010	238	16.0	14.8	44.6
2011	223	15.4	14.4	48.4
2012	204	19.5	10.4	50.5
2013	234	19.5	12.0	53.4
2014	247	21.0	11.7	49
2015	286	20.0	14.3	52.4
2016	271	20.0	13.5	52
2017	271	20.4	13.2	56.1
2018	272	20.9	12.9	62.1
2019	262	21.0	12.4	56.1
2020	283	19.0	14.8	56.9
2021	291	23.0	12.6	50.9
2022	315	20.2	15.5	52.1
2023	317	18.7	16.9	63.1
2024	286	21.2	13.4	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Speedway Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$334 (2.8%)	$11,554 (97.2%)	$11,888
2020	$314 (2.8%)	$10,848 (97.2%)	$11,163
2021	$540 (4.9%)	$10,394 (95.1%)	$10,934
2022	$1,133 (10.4%)	$9,800 (89.6%)	$10,934

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Speedway Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 66^th of 489 Middle schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Speedway Junior High School)	65	53.2	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Speedway)	65	53.2	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Speedway Junior High School)	61.7	45.5	16.3%
7th Grade Math (School Town of Speedway)	61.7	45.5	16.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Speedway Junior High School)	66.7	54	12.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Speedway)	66.7	54	12.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Speedway Junior High School)	70.8	41.6	29.2%
8th Grade Math (School Town of Speedway)	70.8	41.6	29.2%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	262	317	21%
African American	63	78	23.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	18	63.6%
Hispanic	38	67	76.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	130	127	2.3%
Two or More Races	20	27	35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.1%	63.1%	7%

Schools Near Speedway Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Speedway Junior High School	Public	7-8	5151 W 14th St	Speedway	46224	Marion County	School Town of Speedway	No	No	No	No	(317) 244-3359	286	21	13.4	48.6%	127 (44.4%)	70 (24.5%)	60 (21.0%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.6%)	80.8	75^th of 485 public middle schools	84.5%		82.7	66^th of 489 public middle schools	86.5%	9		51.1	50.7	50.9		48.9	39.9	44.3		$10,934	$1,133	$9,801
Northwest Community Middle School	Public	7-8	5525 W 34th St	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5600	388	33	11.9	51.3%	27 (7.0%)	168 (43.3%)	182 (46.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	6.3	476^th of 485 public middle schools	1.9%		6.1	478^th of 489 public middle schools	2.2%	2		6.8	6.9	6.9		3.4	2.8	3.1		$20,262	$2,701	$17,561
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center	Public	7-8	7320 W 10th St	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-8800	1,176	66	17.9	67.9%	200 (17.0%)	604 (51.4%)	319 (27.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.8%)	20.8	381^st of 485 public middle schools	21.4%		20.8	385^th of 489 public middle schools	21.3%	4		19.7	27.2	23.5		9.1	14.5	11.8	67.8	$11,001	$937	$10,064
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center	Public	7-8	2805 S Lynhurst	Indianapolis	46241	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-8100	1,134	67	16.8	76.9%	299 (26.4%)	293 (25.8%)	481 (42.4%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.7%)	19.9	386^th of 485 public middle schools	20.4%		22.2	378^th of 489 public middle schools	22.7%	8		20.7	19.2	20.0		15.3	14.1	14.7	85.9	$12,058	$1,032	$11,026
Guion Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4401 W 52nd St	Indianapolis	46254	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 293-4549	872	52	16.8	73.3%	21 (2.4%)	506 (58.0%)	301 (34.5%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.8%)	14.4	414^th of 485 public middle schools	14.6%		12.6	434^th of 489 public middle schools	11.2%	20	18.9	22.3	19.3	20.1	9.2	7.6	5.2	7.3		$10,028	$1,256	$8,771
Arlington Community Middle School	Public	7-8	120 E Walnut St	Indianapolis	46204	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 822-7980	270	19	14.2	51.5%	14 (5.2%)	180 (66.7%)	60 (22.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	6.7	475^th of 485 public middle schools	2.1%		7.4	468^th of 489 public middle schools	4.3%	7		9.0	9.6	9.3		4.1	0.8	2.5		$21,750	$2,246	$19,504
H L Harshman Middle School	Public	7-8	1501 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4101	272	36	7.6	77.9%	10 (3.7%)	79 (29.0%)	181 (66.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	18.2	395^th of 485 public middle schools	18.6%		11.7	441^st of 489 public middle schools	9.8%	46		18.2	21.8	21.5		4.6	11.1	10.6		$17,048	$1,982	$15,066
HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl	Public, Magnet	7-8	510 Laurel Street	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4228	463	37	12.5	73.2%	57 (12.3%)	166 (35.9%)	207 (44.7%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	10.8	441^st of 485 public middle schools	9.1%		13	431^st of 489 public middle schools	11.9%	10		12.3	16.9	14.5		6.1	7.1	6.6		$18,213	$2,515	$15,698
New Augusta Public Academy - North	Public	6-8	6450 Rodebaugh Rd	Indianapolis	46268	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 387-4328	768	53	14.4	65.5%	92 (12.0%)	518 (67.4%)	92 (12.0%)	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.9%)	38.1	310^th of 485 public middle schools	36.1%		28.5	353^rd of 489 public middle schools	27.8%	43	38.2	30.2	36.2	35.0	22.0	16.2	20.0	19.5		$10,587	$1,290	$9,297
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1740 E 30th St	Indianapolis	46218	Marion County	KIPP Indy College Prep Middle	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 547-5477	369	17	21.7	97.3%	11 (3.0%)	295 (79.9%)	57 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	8.2	463^rd of 485 public middle schools	4.5%		7.2	471^st of 489 public middle schools	3.7%	8	10.3	11.4	12.4	11.4	7.7	4.1	2.3	4.6		$12,283	$4,398	$7,885

Frequently Asked Questions about Speedway Junior High School

How many students attend Speedway Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Speedway Junior High School.

Is Speedway Junior High School a good school?

Speedway Junior High School ranks 75^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Speedway Junior High School in?

School Town of Speedway

What high school do graduates of Speedway Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Speedway Junior High School usually go on to attend Speedway Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Speedway Junior High School?

Students at Speedway Junior High School are 44% White, 24% African American, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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