Top Rankings
Irvington Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 939 students in Irvington Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Irvington Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
939 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
n/a
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Irvington Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%

Graduation Rate
60-64%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
15%
# Black Students
169 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
539 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
57%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
70
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,346 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,478
$13,214

Spending / Student
$11,346
$12,844

Best Irvington Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Grades: K-12
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irvington Community Elementary School
Charter School
6705 E. Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3770
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3770
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irvington Community Middle School
Charter School
6040 E. Pleasant Run Parkway
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-1170
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-1170
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Irvington Community School District?
Irvington Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 939 students.
What is the rank of Irvington Community School District?
Irvington Community School District is ranked #224 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington Community School District?
57% of Irvington Community School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Irvington Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,346 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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