Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

Public, Alternative 9

1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214

(317) 988-7500

District: MSD Wayne Township

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,304

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 1,293

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.2%

Hispanic:

36.4%

White:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.2%), Hispanic (36.4%), White (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is 18. (See more...)

Compare Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center employs 71.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is $11,304.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MSD Wayne Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Wayne Township 287^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	666	399	17	75	4	n/a	n/a	0	1161
2007	632	398	17	94	5	n/a	n/a	44	1190
2008	591	385	10	135	2	n/a	n/a	52	1175
2009	586	406	17	160	2	n/a	n/a	47	1218
2010	599	434	11	151	2	n/a	n/a	67	1264
2011	502	418	12	170	3	0	74	0	1179
2012	462	457	8	195	1	0	62	0	1185
2013	498	438	12	197	1	1	70	0	1217
2014	479	423	9	239	0	0	76	0	1226
2015	426	395	10	248	2	0	73	0	1154
2016	455	413	9	317	3	0	77	0	1274
2017	408	418	6	319	3	3	68	0	1225
2018	359	406	6	325	2	1	79	0	1178
2019	331	453	5	394	2	1	77	0	1263
2020	336	492	8	366	2	3	63	0	1270
2021	305	510	8	437	1	1	75	0	1337
2022	287	500	7	425	1	0	59	0	1279
2023	260	498	8	472	0	1	68	0	1307
2024	253	494	2	471	0	1	72	0	1293

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 Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1161	69.9	16.6	58.2
2007	1190	n/a	n/a	61.9
2008	1175	74.2	15.8	65.6
2009	1218	76.0	16.0	63.1
2010	1264	73.4	17.2	70.3
2011	1179	75.9	15.5	70.1
2012	1185	86.5	13.6	74.6
2013	1217	95.0	12.8	73.1
2014	1226	86.0	14.2	75.2
2015	1154	82.0	14.0	78.2
2016	1274	79.0	16.1	75.9
2017	1225	88.0	13.9	78.1
2018	1178	90.0	13.0	77.9
2019	1263	90.0	14.0	80.7
2020	1270	92.0	13.8	66.2
2021	1337	117.0	11.4	66.1
2022	1279	75.0	17.0	60.1
2023	1307	75.8	17.2	71.1
2024	1293	71.5	18.0	71.1

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 Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1161	69.9	16.6	58.2
2007	1190	n/a	n/a	61.9
2008	1175	74.2	15.8	65.6
2009	1218	76.0	16.0	63.1
2010	1264	73.4	17.2	70.3
2011	1179	75.9	15.5	70.1
2012	1185	86.5	13.6	74.6
2013	1217	95.0	12.8	73.1
2014	1226	86.0	14.2	75.2
2015	1154	82.0	14.0	78.2
2016	1274	79.0	16.1	75.9
2017	1225	88.0	13.9	78.1
2018	1178	90.0	13.0	77.9
2019	1263	90.0	14.0	80.7
2020	1270	92.0	13.8	66.2
2021	1337	117.0	11.4	66.1
2022	1279	75.0	17.0	60.1
2023	1307	75.8	17.2	71.1
2024	1293	71.5	18.0	71.1

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 Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$373 (3.8%)	$9,449 (96.2%)	$9,822
2020	$367 (3.6%)	$9,764 (96.4%)	$10,131
2021	$882 (8.4%)	$9,578 (91.6%)	$10,460
2022	$865 (7.7%)	$10,440 (92.4%)	$11,304

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center)	18.9	4	14.9%
End of Course Biology (MSD Wayne Township)	23.2	8.6	14.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1263	1307	3.5%
African American	453	498	9.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	394	472	19.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	331	260	21.5%
Two or More Races	77	68	11.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	71.1%	9.6%

Schools Near Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center	Public, Alternative	9	1150 N Girls School Rd	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7500	1,293	72	18.0	71.1%	253 (19.6%)	494 (38.2%)	471 (36.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (5.6%)								(n/a)																		10.8	$11,304	$865	$10,440
Impact Academy 1	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	67	22	3.0	22.4%	12 (17.9%)	38 (56.7%)	12 (17.9%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)								(n/a)	12.5	0.0																	$33,993	$2,796	$31,197
Impact Academy 2	Public, Alternative	K-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	66	24	2.7		43 (65.2%)	9 (13.6%)	5 (7.6%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	7 (10.6%)								(n/a)	20.0	10.0						0.0	0.0						0.0	0.0			$21,509	$1,462	$20,047
Impact Academy 3	Public, Alternative	K-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	44	45	.9		32 (72.7%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)	60.0	0.0							0.0							0.0			$22,516	$1,462	$21,054
Indiana Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6640 Intech Blvd - Suite 101	Indianapolis	46278	Marion County	Indiana Connections Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(317) 550-3188	5,475	170	32.2	42.8%	4,037 (73.7%)	555 (10.1%)	478 (8.7%)	61 (1.1%)	12 (0.2%)	11 (0.2%)	321 (5.9%)								(n/a)	47.6	12.1	21.8	20.8	23.4	24.9	34.0	30.9	27.6	31.1	22.0	16.3	14.5	12.1	14.8	16.8	25.4	48.2	$8,484	$670	$7,814
Damar Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D	Indianapolis	46241	Marion County	Damar Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 455-2400	179	14	12.7	100.0%	113 (63.1%)	42 (23.5%)	10 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.8%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0						8.3	2.8						8.3	2.8			$15,451	$00	$15,451
Pride Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	709 Stafford Rd	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 839-2578	12	4	3.0	66.7%	9 (75.0%)	2 (16.7%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$50,762	$10,736	$40,026
Indiana School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1200 E 42nd St	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Indiana School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(317) 550-4800	274	59	4.6	84.3%	176 (64.2%)	28 (10.2%)	28 (10.2%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.2%)								(n/a)	25.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.1	18.0	20.0	13.0	11.1	14.8	0.0	15.4	7.7	10.0	8.7	9.9	11.1	3.1	$00	$00	$00
RISE Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5391 S Shelby St	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-1675	168	18	9.3	48.2%	96 (57.1%)	29 (17.3%)	8 (4.8%)	17 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.7%)								(n/a)	66.7	0.0			10.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.4			10.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.4	10.0
IN School for the Blind & Vis Imprd	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7725 N College Ave	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	IN School for the Blind & Vis Imprd	No	No	No	No	(317) 253-1481	108	37	2.9	70.4%	57 (52.8%)	27 (25.0%)	16 (14.8%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)								(n/a)	50.0	0.0							11.8							0.0			$00	$00	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

What district is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center in?

MSD Wayne Township

What is the racial makeup of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?

Students at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center are 38% African American, 36% Hispanic, 20% White, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,293 students attended Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center.

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