MSD Washington Township School District

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

MSD Washington Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,512 students in MSD Washington Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Washington Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
10,512 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
731 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

MSD Washington Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 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 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#251 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of MSD Washington Township  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MSD Washington Township  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MSD Washington Township  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of MSD Washington Township  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of MSD Washington Township  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
385 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,308 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
14%
# Black Students
4,126 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
39%
13%
# White Students
2,991 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
28%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
685 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
146
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
736
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
769
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
729
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
760
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
718
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
724
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
727
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
750
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
825
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
893
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
888
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
911
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
936
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,515 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,860 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of MSD Washington Township  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$177 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of MSD Washington Township  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,515
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in MSD Washington Township  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,860
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in MSD Washington Township  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best MSD Washington Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allisonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4900 E 79th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3575 E 79th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Grades: K-5
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Crooked Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2150 Kessler Blvd W Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 259-5478
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
North Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 3,628 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Fox Hill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 259-5371
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Eastwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Greenbriar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8201 N Ditch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5445
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
Nora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 844-5436
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Spring Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8250 Springmill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5462
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1010.
Northview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Westfield Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5421
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #1111.
Westlane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 W 73rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1212.
Willow Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7535 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 280-3701
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hilltop School
Magnet School
1915 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5458
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
J Everett Light Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1901 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5265
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Washington Township School District?
MSD Washington Township School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,512 students.
What is the rank of MSD Washington Township School District?
MSD Washington Township School District is ranked #247 out of 398 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Washington Township School District?
39% of MSD Washington Township School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Washington Township School District?
MSD Washington Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Washington Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,860 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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