Ben Davis Junior High School serves 1,309 students in grades 7-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
32%
13%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Davis Junior High School?
1,309 students attend Ben Davis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ben Davis Junior High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Davis Junior High School?
Ben Davis Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Davis Junior High School offer ?
Ben Davis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Ben Davis Junior High School part of?
Ben Davis Junior High School is part of Metropolitan School District Wayne Township.
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