Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy serves 357 students in grades 2-8.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy placed in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy's student population of 357 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-8 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5 out of 1762 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 12% |
| Black | 26% | 13% |
| White | 48% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is Nexus Academy Of Indianapolis (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Avondale Meadows Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ace Preparatory Academy (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Nexus Academy Of Indianapolis Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 20 students10
0.3 miles
6101 N Keystone Ave - Ste 302
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 252-5919 0.3 9-12 20 - Indianapolis Ace Preparatory Academy Charter School Grades: K-2 | 80 students
0.9 miles
5326 Hillside Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 744-9847 0.9 K-2 80 - Indianapolis Avondale Meadows Middle School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-7 | 91 students10
0.9 miles
5326 Hilside Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363 0.9 6-7 91 - Indianapolis John Strange Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 582 students10
0.9 miles
3660 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5465 0.9 K-5 582 - Indianapolis Broad Ripple Mgnt High School For Prfm Arts Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 604 students10
1.0 miles
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700 1 9-12 604
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