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MSD Pike 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 13 public schools serving 10,928 students in MSD Pike Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Pike Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
13 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
10,928 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
686 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MSD Pike Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
186 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,624 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
6,751 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
62%
13%
# White Students
770 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
7%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
592 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
769
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
758
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
845
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
708
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
834
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
834
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
807
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
907
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
937
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
862
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
894
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
849
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
782
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,070 is higher than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,449 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$147 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,070
$13,156
Spending / Student
$13,449
$12,788
Best MSD Pike Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fishback Creek Public Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 347-8470
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 347-8470
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6905 W 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 291-1311
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 291-1311
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Guion Creek Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 W 52nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-2780
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-2780
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
New Augusta Public - North
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Rodebaugh Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 387-4328
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 387-4328
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #55.
Pike High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 3,387 students
Rank: #66.
Eastbrook Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7625 New Augusta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 298-2784
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 298-2784
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #77.
New Augusta Public - South
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6250 Rodebaugh Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 387-4325
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 387-4325
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2811 Barnard Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 347-7400
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 347-7400
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #99.
Guion Creek Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4401 W 52nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 293-4549
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 293-4549
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5353 W 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-9499
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-9499
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1111.
Deer Run Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 299-1266
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 299-1266
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1212.
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5455 W 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 295-7200
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 295-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Zionsville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 298-2778
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 298-2778
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Pike Township School District?
MSD Pike Township School District manages 13 public schools serving 10,928 students.
What is the rank of MSD Pike Township School District?
MSD Pike Township School District is ranked #339 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Pike Township School District?
62% of MSD Pike Township School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Pike Township School District?
MSD Pike Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Pike Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,449 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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