Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Avondale Meadows Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avondale Meadows Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Avondale Meadows Academy's student population of 315 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Avondale Meadows Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avondale Meadows Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
87%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avondale Meadows Academy's ranking?
Avondale Meadows Academy is ranked #1673 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Avondale Meadows Academy often compared to?
Avondale Meadows Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Edison School Of The Arts 47 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Avondale Meadows Academy?
315 students attend Avondale Meadows Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Avondale Meadows Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avondale Meadows Academy?
Avondale Meadows Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avondale Meadows Academy offer ?
Avondale Meadows Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Avondale Meadows Academy part of?
Avondale Meadows Academy is part of Avondale Meadows Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Avondale Meadows Academy located?
Avondale Meadows Academy is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadows.
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