Top Rankings
MSD Decatur 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 9 public schools serving 6,681 students in MSD Decatur Township 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 MSD Decatur Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
6,681 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
403 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
MSD Decatur 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 89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
946 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
14%
# Black Students
1,455 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
3,755 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
56%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
470 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
182
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
434
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
510
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
497
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
463
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
493
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
515
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
480
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
534
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
558
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
547
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
521
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
485
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
452
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,380 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 $13,056 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,380
$13,179
Spending / Student
$13,056
$12,810
Best MSD Decatur Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur Central High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Grades: 9-12
| 2,011 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-4100
Grades: 1-6
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7529 Mooresville Rd
West Newton, IN 46183
(317) 856-5237
West Newton, IN 46183
(317) 856-5237
Grades: 1-6
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Mills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-6363
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-6363
Grades: 1-6
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Gold Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0400
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0400
Grades: 1-6
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3425 S Foltz St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 241-0183
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 241-0183
Grades: 1-6
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Grades: 7-8
| 1,092 students
Rank: #88.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
4640 Santa Fe Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Grades: PK-K
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,681 students.
What is the rank of MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District is ranked #304 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 Decatur Township School District?
56% of MSD Decatur Township School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Decatur Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,056 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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