For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,582 students in the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creek, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Mapleton Fall Creek are Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 and Shortridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creek, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creek, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Shortridge High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creek, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creek, Indianapolis, IN include Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 and Shortridge High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creekdianapolis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creekdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creekdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creekdianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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