Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
Tel:
(317)226-4259
- Merle Sidener Gifted Academy serves 357 students in grades 2-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32%.
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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 1,769 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is 0.67, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #7 out of 1769 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 12% |
| Black | 26% | 13% |
| White | 49% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Nexus Academy Of Indianapolis Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 20 students
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
Grades: 6-7 | 91 students
0.9 miles
5326 Hilside Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317)550-3363 0.9 6-7 91 - Indianapolis John Strange Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 582 students
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
Grades: 9-12 | 604 students
1.0 miles
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317)693-5700 1.0 9-12 604
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