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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,655 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
6,655 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
428 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MSD Decatur Township 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 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
28%
13%
% White
48%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,436 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,107 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,436
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,107
$12,815
Best MSD Decatur Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7529 Mooresville Rd
West Newton, IN 46183
(317) 856-5237
West Newton, IN 46183
(317) 856-5237
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Blue Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-4100
Gr: K-6 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Gold Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0400
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0400
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Valley Mills Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5101 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-6363
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-6363
Gr: K-6 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Gr: 7-8 | 985 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Decatur Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Gr: 9-12 | 2,061 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3425 S Foltz St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 241-0183
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 241-0183
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
5106 South High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5265
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5265
Gr: 3-6 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
4640 Santa Fe Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,655 students.
What is the rank of MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District is ranked #310 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. 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?
48% of MSD Decatur Township School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Decatur Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,107 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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