Matchbook Learning

Summary:

Matchbook Learning is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Indianapolis, IN, with a student population of 641. The school is located in a district that is ranked 362 out of 381 in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, with a predominantly Hispanic (58.66%) and African American (35.26%) student population.

Matchbook Learning has struggled significantly, with very high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25% to 39.7% over the past few years, compared to nearby schools like George Washington Carver School 87 and Ernie Pyle School 90 which have rates ranging from 9.9% to 69.3%. The school's test scores are also consistently among the lowest in the area, with only 9.98% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 5.76% in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6% and 52.4%, respectively. Additionally, Matchbook Learning has an extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the increased spending per student at Matchbook Learning, from $6,524 in 2019-2020 to $13,016 in 2021-2022, the school's performance has not improved. In fact, Matchbook Learning has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools, with a ranking of 1002 out of 1010 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The high rates of poverty, minority enrollment, and chronic absenteeism at Matchbook Learning likely present significant challenges in providing a high-quality education, and the school's low performance suggests that it may need to implement significant changes and interventions to improve the educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1163 Belmont Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 226-4263

District: Matchbook Learning

SchoolDigger Rank:
1002^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,016

Students who attend Matchbook Learning usually attend:

High:	Arsenal Technical High School
	Crispus Attucks High School
	George Washington High School
	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
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	Shortridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.6%

African American:

35.8%

White:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Matchbook Learning ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Matchbook Learning ranks worse than 89.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.55. (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: Hispanic (57.6%), African American (35.8%), White (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Matchbook Learning is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Matchbook Learning employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matchbook Learning is $13,016.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Matchbook Learning was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Matchbook Learning 435^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Matchbook Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Matchbook Learning 364^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Matchbook Learning

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	5.44	988^th	1031	4.2%
2021	7.93	943^rd	1016	7.2%
2022	8.27	948^th	1020	7.1%
2023	8.43	937^th	1016	7.8%
2024	4.61	1002^nd	1010	0.8%

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

Rank History for Matchbook Learning

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	1.48	470^th	470	0.0%
2021	7.27	457^th	483	5.4%
2022	9.83	448^th	490	8.6%
2023	11.77	440^th	489	10.0%
2024	11.55	435^th	485	10.3%

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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 Matchbook Learning

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	40	264	0	235	1	27	567
2020	38	270	1	282	1	20	612
2021	32	255	1	331	0	25	644
2022	23	241	1	351	0	25	641
2023	16	226	1	376	0	22	641
2024	20	230	3	370	0	19	642

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 Matchbook Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	567	34.0	16.6	90.5
2020	612	31.7	19.2	98
2021	644	29.0	22.2	96.9
2022	641	41.0	15.6	96.4
2023	641	43.0	14.9	97.5
2024	642	41.0	15.6	96.7

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 Matchbook Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	567	34.0	16.6	90.5
2020	612	31.7	19.2	98
2021	644	29.0	22.2	96.9
2022	641	41.0	15.6	96.4
2023	641	43.0	14.9	97.5
2024	642	41.0	15.6	96.7

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 Matchbook Learning

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,930 (22.6%)	$6,599 (77.4%)	$8,530
2020	$2,742 (42.0%)	$3,782 (58.0%)	$6,524
2021	$1,617 (17.5%)	$7,605 (82.5%)	$9,222
2022	$2,471 (19.0%)	$10,545 (81.0%)	$13,016

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matchbook Learning

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 988^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 937^th of 1016 Elementary schools	3.6%
Ranks 470^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 440^th of 489 Middle schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Matchbook Learning)	11.3	14.3	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Matchbook Learning)	11.3	15.6	4.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Matchbook Learning)	8.3	8.9	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Matchbook Learning)	6.7	10.1	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Matchbook Learning)	11.7	1.3	10.5%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Matchbook Learning)	30.2	5.1	25.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Matchbook Learning)	23.3	3.9	19.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Matchbook Learning)	23.3	0	23.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Matchbook Learning)	4	15.4	11.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Matchbook Learning)	0	21.5	21.5%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Matchbook Learning)	4.1	12.3	8.2%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Matchbook Learning)	7.5	11	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Matchbook Learning)	0	7.4	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Matchbook Learning)	2.8	11.3	8.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Matchbook Learning)	2.8	0	2.8%
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	567	641	13.1%
African American	264	226	14.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	235	376	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	40	16	60%
Two or More Races	27	22	18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.5%	97.5%	7%

Schools Near Matchbook Learning

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Matchbook Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	1163 Belmont Avenue	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Matchbook Learning	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4263	642	41	15.6	96.7%	20 (3.1%)	230 (35.8%)	370 (57.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	4.6	1002^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	0.8%		8.4	937^th of 1016 public elementary schools	7.8%	65	4.1	5.1	5.1	11.1	17.2	17.4	10.0	2.7	7.7	3.9	4.2	12.5	4.7	5.8	3.9	$13,016	$2,471	$10,545
Vision Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1751 E Riverside Dr	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Vision Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 632-2006	396	31	12.7	93.7%	10 (2.5%)	318 (80.3%)	46 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	13.7	889^th of 1010 public elementary schools	12.0%		8.9	932^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	8.3%	43	12.2	13.8	29.0	21.3	16.7	21.2	18.8	8.2	16.7	22.6	8.3	4.8	5.8	9.9	12.9	$12,530	$4,788	$7,742
Allegiant Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1141 N. Sheffield Ave.	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Allegiant Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 489-6877	154	10	15.4	90.3%	1 (0.6%)	138 (89.6%)	9 (5.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	21.7	793^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	21.5%		10	913^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.1%	120	29.6	18.2	18.8				23.1	37.0	18.2	12.5				24.6	25.0	$10,259	$2,379	$7,879
Global Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2033 Sugar Grove Ave	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Global Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4244	701	41	17.0	70.6%	53 (7.6%)	196 (28.0%)	417 (59.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	14.3	879^th of 1010 public elementary schools	13.0%		9.1	928^th of 1016 public elementary schools	8.7%	49	18.4	26.1	23.0	17.1	21.0	16.2	20.1	22.5	28.3	14.8	2.9	11.3	8.1	15.0	6.7	$12,879	$3,189	$9,690
Ernie Pyle School 90	Public	PK, KG-6	3351 W 18th St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4290	296	20	14.8	60.8%	32 (10.8%)	95 (32.1%)	161 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	16.8	851^st of 1010 public elementary schools	15.7%		16	858^th of 1016 public elementary schools	15.6%	7	17.1	8.3	13.9	25.0			15.0	29.3	30.6	25.0	25.0			27.8	2.8	$15,351	$2,172	$13,180
The PATH School	Public, Charter	K-8	653 Somerset Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	The PATH School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4267	612	31	19.7	95.6%	55 (9.0%)	173 (28.3%)	349 (57.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	9.3	938^th of 1010 public elementary schools	7.1%		5.8	989^th of 1016 public elementary schools	2.7%	51	24.0	14.3	10.7	7.6	18.5	15.8	14.9	20.8	11.1	9.3	2.5	9.3	3.5	9.7	8.1	$13,027	$4,871	$8,155
Christel House Academy West	Public, Charter	K-8	55 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Christel House Academy West	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 783-4901	491	35	14.0	66.8%	23 (4.7%)	155 (31.6%)	293 (59.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	7.9	951^st of 1010 public elementary schools	5.8%		9.9	914^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.0%	37	5.5	13.7	7.3	13.2	9.3	18.5	11.2	18.2	15.7	12.7	7.6	3.7	3.7	10.3	7.3	$11,928	$4,808	$7,120
Liberty Grove Schools	Public, Charter	K-6	1002 W. 25th Street	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	Liberty Grove Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-3807	203	16	12.6	7.4%	4 (2.0%)	145 (71.4%)	37 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.4%)	5.2	995^th of 1010 public elementary schools	1.5%					(n/a)	8.1	4.9	8.9	9.1			7.7	5.4	2.5	4.4	6.1			4.5	6.7
George Washington Carver School 87	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2411 Indpls Ave	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4287	401	30	13.5	50.9%	92 (22.9%)	133 (33.2%)	137 (34.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.0%)	45.1	578^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.8%		46	576^th of 1016 public elementary schools	43.3%	2	38.9	36.4	32.4	44.0	30.3	45.8	37.2	55.6	43.2	29.7	20.0	27.3	45.8	37.7	24.3	$15,893	$1,967	$13,926
William Penn School 49	Public	PK, KG-8	1720 W Wilkins St	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4249	452	32	14.2	64.2%	112 (24.8%)	75 (16.6%)	231 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.4%)	17.1	844^th of 1010 public elementary schools	16.4%		12	896^th of 1016 public elementary schools	11.8%	52	21.8	11.9	4.9	28.3	14.7	11.5	16.4	29.1	26.2	7.3	21.7	2.9	4.9	16.0	0.0	$16,337	$2,047	$14,290

Frequently Asked Questions about Matchbook Learning

How many students attend Matchbook Learning?

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Matchbook Learning.

What is the racial makeup of Matchbook Learning?

Students at Matchbook Learning are 58% Hispanic, 36% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Matchbook Learning attend?

Students who attend Matchbook Learning usually go on to attend:

High : Arsenal Technical High School
High : Crispus Attucks High School
High : George Washington High School
High : Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
High : Shortridge High School

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Matchbook Learning ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Indiana elementary schools.

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