Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Skiles Test Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skiles Test Elementary School serves the west part of the Indianapolis, IN area, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skiles Test Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skiles Test Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skiles Test Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skiles Test Elementary School's ranking?
Skiles Test Elementary School is ranked #1646 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Skiles Test Elementary School often compared to?
Skiles Test Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Skiles Test Elementary School?
558 students attend Skiles Test Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Skiles Test Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skiles Test Elementary School?
Skiles Test Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skiles Test Elementary School offer ?
Skiles Test Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skiles Test Elementary School part of?
Skiles Test Elementary School is part of MSD Lawrence Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Skiles Test Elementary School located?
Skiles Test Elementary School is located in the Devonshire neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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