Indianapolis Public Schools

The Indianapolis Public Schools district includes 46 schools, comprising 34 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The schools in this district vary significantly in size, student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Crispus Attucks High School, which has an exceptionally high 93.8% four-year graduation rate, but relatively low academic performance on standardized tests. In contrast, Shortridge High School has the strongest academic performance among the high schools, with 36.13% of students proficient in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 9.24% proficient in SAT Math. At the elementary level, Center for Inquiry School 84 stands out with exceptional academic performance, with 68.99% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 74.22% proficient in Math. The top-performing school in the district is Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, a middle school that ranks 4th out of 485 Indiana middle schools.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other metrics across the Indianapolis Public Schools district, suggesting systemic inequities that need to be addressed. There appears to be a strong correlation between higher poverty rates and lower academic performance, highlighting the need to address socioeconomic factors that impact student learning. However, the success of schools like Center for Inquiry School 84 and Merle Sidener Gifted Academy demonstrates that high performance is possible, even in a district with significant challenges.