Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District

5391 S Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Top Rankings

Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 200 students in Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District.
Public School in Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District have an average reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public schools of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,914 Schools
# Students
200 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (IN)
(21-22)
≤5%
38%
≤5%
41%
≤20%
34%
(2022-23)
82.6%
23.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
19%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% White
56%
62%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,470 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,515 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,079 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$16,951 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$31,470
$16,486
Spending / Student
$29,515
$16,362

Best Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
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5391 S Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District?
Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District manages 1 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District?
56% of Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District?
Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southside Special Srvs Of Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,515 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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