Serving 464 students in grades 3-7, Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 81% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)81%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)79%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School?
464 students attend Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School?
Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School offer ?
Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-7
What school district is Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School part of?
Bradie M Shrum Upper Elementary School is part of Salem Community Schools.
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