Avondale Meadows Middle School

Summary:

Avondale Meadows Middle School is a public charter school serving grades 5-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of 192. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 315 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avondale Meadows Middle School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.07% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.3-42.6%, and just 6.15% were proficient in math, far below the state averages of 31.4-40.8%. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 344 out of 490 Indiana middle schools in 2021-2022 to 396 out of 485 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 21.4% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl, Paramount Englewood, and Belzer Middle School, Avondale Meadows Middle School stands out as an underperforming institution, with much lower academic outcomes and higher rates of chronic absenteeism. The school's lack of racial diversity is also notable, as nearby schools tend to have more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 550-3363

District: Avondale Meadows Middle School

SchoolDigger Rank:
396^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,225

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Avondale Meadows Middle School ranks worse than 81.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.2%), two or more races (3.1%), White (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Avondale Meadows Middle School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avondale Meadows Middle School is $11,225.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Avondale Meadows Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Meadows Middle School 396^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Avondale Meadows Middle School in the ranking list.)

Avondale Meadows Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Meadows Middle School 314^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avondale Meadows Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	13.01	418^th	470	11.1%
2021	13.52	419^th	483	13.3%
2022	31.53	344^th	490	29.8%
2023	21.52	382^nd	489	21.9%
2024	18.08	396^th	485	18.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Avondale Meadows Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	87	0	0	4	91
2019	1	178	1	0	5	185
2020	2	156	4	0	6	168
2021	2	153	5	0	6	166
2022	2	147	6	0	3	158
2023	4	179	2	1	6	192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avondale Meadows Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	91	8.0	11.3	70.3
2019	185	11.0	16.8	74.1
2020	168	11.0	15.2	79.8
2021	166	10.0	16.6	78.3
2022	158	9.0	17.5	91.8
2023	192	14.0	13.7	88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avondale Meadows Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	91	8.0	11.3	70.3
2019	185	11.0	16.8	74.1
2020	168	11.0	15.2	79.8
2021	166	10.0	16.6	78.3
2022	158	9.0	17.5	91.8
2023	192	14.0	13.7	88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avondale Meadows Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,016 (12.4%)	$7,191 (87.6%)	$8,206
2020	$3,650 (36.0%)	$6,480 (64.0%)	$10,130
2021	$2,830 (28.7%)	$7,025 (71.3%)	$9,855
2022	$3,626 (32.3%)	$7,599 (67.7%)	$11,225

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avondale Meadows Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 418^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 382^nd of 489 Middle schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Middle School)	25	9.8	15.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Middle School)	21.4	0	21.4%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Avondale Meadows Middle School)	21.4	2	19.4%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Middle School)	14.6	42	27.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Middle School)	2.1	16	13.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Middle School)	36.5	32.6	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Middle School)	19.6	4.7	15%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	185	192	3.8%
African American	178	179	0.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	4	300%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.1%	88.5%	14.5%

Schools Near Avondale Meadows Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avondale Meadows Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3980 Meadows Dr	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Avondale Meadows Middle School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 550-3363	192	14	13.7	88.5%	4 (2.1%)	179 (93.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	18.1	396^th of 485 public middle schools	18.4%		21.5	382^nd of 489 public middle schools	21.9%	14			5.9	15.6	15.4	41.3	19.1			9.8	6.7	3.9	4.3	6.2	9.8		$11,225	$3,627	$7,599
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1740 E 30th St	Indianapolis	46218	Marion County	KIPP Indy College Prep Middle	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 547-5477	372	23	16.1	96.0%	10 (2.7%)	305 (82.0%)	46 (12.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	8.2	463^rd of 485 public middle schools	4.5%		7.2	471^st of 489 public middle schools	3.7%	8				10.3	11.4	12.4	11.4				7.7	4.1	2.3	4.6			$12,283	$4,398	$7,885
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy	Public	2-8	2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4259	300	19	15.7	44.0%	120 (40.0%)	83 (27.7%)	65 (21.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.7%)	98	4^th of 485 public middle schools	99.2%		99	2^nd of 489 public middle schools	99.6%	2	61.9	72.5	68.8	72.7	75.0	83.3	72.1	81.0	72.5	68.8	77.3	59.6	61.1	69.9	83.3	66.7	$15,516	$1,968	$13,547
Eastwood Middle School	Public	6-8	4401 E 62nd St	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	MSD Washington Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 259-5401	782	63	12.3	51.9%	298 (38.1%)	318 (40.7%)	111 (14.2%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.0%)	50.3	240^th of 485 public middle schools	50.5%		50.2	241^st of 489 public middle schools	50.7%	1				37.4	39.4	39.1	38.6				32.5	28.9	21.0	27.4		80.0	$11,998	$1,238	$10,760
H L Harshman Middle School	Public	7-8	1501 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4101	549	39	14.0	83.8%	20 (3.6%)	177 (32.2%)	337 (61.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	18.2	395^th of 485 public middle schools	18.6%		11.7	441^st of 489 public middle schools	9.8%	46					18.2	21.8	21.5					4.6	11.1	10.6			$17,048	$1,982	$15,066
Arlington Community Middle School	Public	7-8	120 E Walnut St	Indianapolis	46204	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 822-7980	259	21	12.3	86.1%	11 (4.2%)	192 (74.1%)	48 (18.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	6.7	475^th of 485 public middle schools	2.1%		7.4	468^th of 489 public middle schools	4.3%	7					9.0	9.6	9.3					4.1	0.8	2.5			$21,750	$2,246	$19,504
Paramount Englewood	Public, Charter	5-8	1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Paramount Englewood	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 741-9589	233	12	19.4	78.5%	38 (16.3%)	132 (56.7%)	39 (16.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.0%)	58.2	198^th of 485 public middle schools	59.2%		81.7	70^th of 489 public middle schools	85.7%	128			35.3	38.7	38.3	36.5	37.7			29.4	25.8	34.6	51.6	36.5	5.9		$12,647	$4,142	$8,505
Belzer Middle School	Public	7-8	7555 E 56th St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-6200	1,183	62	18.9	80.7%	142 (12.0%)	623 (52.7%)	345 (29.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (5.7%)	14.7	413^th of 485 public middle schools	14.8%		13.2	428^th of 489 public middle schools	12.5%	15					17.7	19.5	18.7					10.1	8.2	9.1		83.0	$10,349	$809	$9,540
Circle City Preparatory Middle School	Public, Charter	6-7	4002 N. Franklin Rd.	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Circle City Prep Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(317) 643-4209	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Irvington Community Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6040 E. Pleasant Run Parkway	Indianapolis	46219	Marion County	Irvington Community School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(317) 357-1170	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	33.7	328^th of 485 public middle schools	32.4%					(n/a)				22.7	38.4	36.6	32.9				15.2	13.7	19.7	16.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Avondale Meadows Middle School

How many students attend Avondale Meadows Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Avondale Meadows Middle School.

Is Avondale Meadows Middle School a good school?

Avondale Meadows Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Indiana middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Avondale Meadows Middle School?

Students at Avondale Meadows Middle School are 93% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Hispanic.

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