Top Rankings
MSD Decatur 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 9 public schools serving 6,709 students in MSD Decatur Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Decatur Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
9 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
6,709 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
417 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MSD Decatur 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 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
988 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
1,733 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
3,438 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
51%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
485 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
175
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
481
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
455
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
510
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
512
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
466
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
511
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
500
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
503
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
557
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
569
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
493
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
505
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
464
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
8
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,320 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,001 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,320
$13,148
Spending / Student
$13,001
$12,780
Best MSD Decatur Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7529 Mooresville Rd
West Newton, IN 46183
(317) 856-5237
West Newton, IN 46183
(317) 856-5237
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-4100
Grades: K-6
| 686 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0400
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0400
Grades: K-6
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5101 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-6363
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-6363
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #55.
Decatur Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #66.
Decatur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Grades: 7-8
| 1,060 students
Rank: #77.
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3425 S Foltz St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 241-0183
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 241-0183
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynwood Elementary School
Magnet School
4640 Santa Fe Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,709 students.
What is the rank of MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District is ranked #306 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 Decatur Township School District?
51% of MSD Decatur Township School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Decatur Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,001 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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