Serving 180 students in grades 5-12, Pendleton Juvenile Correctional 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional's student population of 180 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pendleton Juvenile Correctional is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
31%
13%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
100%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pendleton Juvenile Correctional's ranking?
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional is ranked #1493 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pendleton Juvenile Correctional often compared to?
Pendleton Juvenile Correctionalis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton Heights High School, Pendleton Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Pendleton Juvenile Correctional?
180 students attend Pendleton Juvenile Correctional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pendleton Juvenile Correctional students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pendleton Juvenile Correctional?
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pendleton Juvenile Correctional offer ?
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Pendleton Juvenile Correctional part of?
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional is part of Indiana Department Of Correction School District.
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