Beech Grove City Schools School District

5334 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,757 students in Beech Grove City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Beech Grove City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,757 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Beech Grove City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#297 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
39%
30%
41%
19%
34%
87%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
64%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,667 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,972 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,667
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,972
$12,815

Best Beech Grove City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Main St
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 784-4565
Grades: 2-3
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Beech Grove Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1248 Buffalo St
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 784-6649
Grades: 7-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
South Grove Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
851 S 9th Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 786-7687
Grades: 4-6
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Beech Grove Sr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5330 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 786-1447
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: n/an/a
5249 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 780-5050
Grades: PK-1
| 476 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beech Grove City Schools School District?
Beech Grove City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,757 students.
What is the rank of Beech Grove City Schools School District?
Beech Grove City Schools School District is ranked #297 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Beech Grove City Schools School District?
64% of Beech Grove City Schools School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beech Grove City Schools School District?
Beech Grove City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Beech Grove City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,972 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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