MSD Lawrence Township School District

6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

MSD Lawrence 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 17 public schools serving 16,247 students in MSD Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
17 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
16,247 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
857 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

MSD Lawrence 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#303 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of MSD Lawrence Township  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MSD Lawrence Township  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MSD Lawrence Township  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of MSD Lawrence Township  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.54
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
116 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,634 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
14%
# Black Students
7,261 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
45%
13%
# White Students
3,075 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
19%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,146 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
459
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
1,040
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,186
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,166
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,103
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,185
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,192
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,223
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,253
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,341
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,300
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,327
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,266
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,185
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
21
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,550 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 $11,912 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$220 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of MSD Lawrence Township  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$194 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of MSD Lawrence Township  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,550
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in MSD Lawrence Township  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,912
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in MSD Lawrence Township  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best MSD Lawrence Township School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 783 students
Rank: #22.
Amy Beverland Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11650 Fox Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Grades: 1-6
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence North High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7802 N Hague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,844 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Central High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,255 students
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 E 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4200
Grades: 1-6
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8502 E 82nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4600
Grades: 1-6
| 715 students
Rank: #77.
Oaklandon Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6702 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4800
Grades: 1-6
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9701 E 63rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,415 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10833 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Grades: 1-6
| 737 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6345 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4500
Grades: 1-6
| 653 students
Rank: #1111.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7510 E 53rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4300
Grades: 1-6
| 699 students
Rank: #1212.
Skiles Test Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Johnson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #1313.
Belzer Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Grades: 7-8
| 1,179 students
Rank: #1414.
Winding Ridge Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11825 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6800
Grades: 1-6
| 644 students
Rank: #1515.
Brook Park Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 4%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5259 N David St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4100
Grades: 1-6
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
6501 Sunnysdie Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 423-8200
Grades: PK-K
| 1,270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckenzie Career Center
Vocational School
7250 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District manages 17 public schools serving 16,247 students.
What is the rank of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District is ranked #302 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 Lawrence Township School District?
45% of MSD Lawrence Township School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Lawrence Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,912 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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