Top Rankings
MSD Wayne Township 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 19 public schools serving 16,275 students in MSD Wayne Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Wayne Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), 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
19 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
16,275 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
1,112 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
MSD Wayne Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 78% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.54
# American Indian Students
25 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
95 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,997 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
14%
# Black Students
6,241 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
38%
13%
# White Students
3,955 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
24%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
949 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
1,134
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,122
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,217
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,121
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,210
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,205
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,242
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,291
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,295
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,343
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,403
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,289
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,327
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,816 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 $15,546 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$241 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,816
$13,179
Spending / Student
$15,546
$12,810
Best MSD Wayne Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Grades: 7-12
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Davis University High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Grades: 10-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Robey Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 W 30th
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Grades: K-6
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Grades: 9
| 1,279 students
Rank: #55.
Ben Davis High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 3,278 students
Rank: #66.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6740 W Morris
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8000
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8000
Grades: K-6
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9035 W Morris St
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 988-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 988-6200
Grades: K-6
| 704 students
Rank: #88.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 N Sigsbee St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6900
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6900
Grades: K-6
| 660 students
Rank: #99.
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 S Lynhurst
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,214 students
Rank: #1010.
Chapelwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6400
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6400
Grades: K-6
| 873 students
Rank: #1111.
Chapel Glen Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Lansdowne Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6500
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6500
Grades: K-6
| 813 students
Rank: #1212.
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7320 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-8800
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-8800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,284 students
Rank: #1313.
Stout Field Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3820 W Bradbury
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 678 students
Rank: #1414.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 Dunlap Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 763 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rhoades Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #1717.
North Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6950 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6100
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6100
Grades: K-6
| 772 students
Rank: n/an/a
47 Beachway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Grades: K-6
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area 31 Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
1200 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District manages 19 public schools serving 16,275 students.
What is the rank of MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District is ranked #323 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (bottom 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 MSD Wayne Township School District?
38% of MSD Wayne Township School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Wayne Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,546 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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