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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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,655 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 52% 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
10 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
6,655 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
428 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MSD Decatur Township 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 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
0.67
0.56
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,049 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
15%
# Black Students
1,884 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
28%
13%
# White Students
3,178 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
48%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
484 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
227
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
448
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
481
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
456
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
513
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
504
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
467
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
513
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
486
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
499
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
557
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
548
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
488
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
457
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
11
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,436 is higher than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,107 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,436
$13,214
Spending / Student
$13,107
$12,844
Best MSD Decatur Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Newton Elementary 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
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Academy
(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
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Academy
(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
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Mills Elementary 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
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Decatur Central High 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
| 2,061 students
Rank: #66.
Decatur Middle 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
| 985 students
Rank: #77.
Stephen Decatur Elementary 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
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
(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
5106 South High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5265
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5265
Grades: 3-6
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
4640 Santa Fe Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 243-7559
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,655 students.
What is the rank of MSD Decatur Township School District?
MSD Decatur Township School District is ranked #306 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Decatur Township School District?
48% of MSD Decatur Township School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% 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 higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Decatur Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,107 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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