Perry Township Schools School District

6548 Orinoco Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Perry Township Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 16,603 students in Perry Township Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Perry Township Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
16,603 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
989 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Perry Township Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#159 out of 392 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Perry Township Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perry Township Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perry Township Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Perry Township Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.54
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5,009 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
30%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,754 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
1,723 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
6,256 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
38%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
833 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
286
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
1,228
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,233
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,323
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,347
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,349
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,305
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,263
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,288
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,205
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,274
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,183
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,170
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,125
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
24
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,516 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,727 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of Perry Township Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$211 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of Perry Township Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,516
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Perry Township Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,727
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in Perry Township Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Perry Township Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Grades: K-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
454 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 853 students
Rank: #33.
Perry Meridian High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #44.
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Brill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8239 Morgantown Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Bryan Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4355 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 789-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 921 students
Rank: #77.
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5225 Gray Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #88.
Homecroft Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1551 E Southview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #99.
Perry Meridian Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,303 students
Rank: #1010.
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Math: 35% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Grades: 6
| 680 students
Rank: #1111.
Southport Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
261 E Anniston Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1212.
Southport High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
971 E Banta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #1313.
Southport 6th Grade Academy
Math: 31% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5715 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Grades: 6
| 583 students
Rank: #1414.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5241 Brehob Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #1515.
Southport Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5715 S Keystone
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,190 students
Rank: #1616.
Winchester Village Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 E Stop 12 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1717.
Clinton Young Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5740 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Perry Township Schools School District?
Perry Township Schools School District manages 17 public schools serving 16,603 students.
What is the rank of Perry Township Schools School District?
Perry Township Schools School District is ranked #154 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry Township Schools School District?
38% of Perry Township Schools School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Township Schools School District?
Perry Township Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Perry Township Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,727 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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