Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(317)226-4259
- Merle Sidener Gifted Academy serves 381 students in grades 2-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 92% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 55%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 97% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 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 2015-16 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
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 381 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-8 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,767 schools in Indiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The diversity score of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #3 out of 1,767 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 55% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 64% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 11% |
| Black | 27% | 12% |
| White | 49% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Strange Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Nexus Academy Of Indianapolis Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 131 students
0.3 miles
6101 N Keystone Ave - Ste 302
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317)252-5919 0.3 9-12 131 - Indianapolis John Strange Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
0.9 miles
3660 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317)259-5465 0.9 K-5 638 - Indianapolis Broad Ripple Mgnt High School For Prfm Arts Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
1.0 miles
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317)693-5700 1.0 9-12 582 - Indianapolis Eliza A Blaker School 55 Grades: PK-6 | 181 students
1.1 miles
1349 E 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317)226-4255 1.1 PK-6 181 - Indianapolis Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 478 students
1.2 miles
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317)226-4291 1.2 K-8 478
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