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 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,735 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
10,735 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
701 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MSD Washington 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 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%

Graduation Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
379 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,379 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
15%
# Black Students
4,251 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
40%
13%
# White Students
3,025 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
28%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
682 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
169
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
793
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
785
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
767
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
747
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
774
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
720
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
788
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
788
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
788
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
966
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
888
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
877
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
885
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,172 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 $16,510 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$13,615 MM

Spending
$177 MM
$13,234 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,172
$13,214

Spending / Student
$16,510
$12,844

Best MSD Washington Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allisonville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 E 79th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3575 E 79th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Crooked Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2150 Kessler Blvd W Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 259-5478
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 259-5478
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
North Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 3,616 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 Fox Hill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 259-5371
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 259-5371
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #77.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8201 N Ditch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5445
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5445
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Nora Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 844-5436
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 844-5436
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #99.
Spring Mill Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8250 Springmill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5462
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5462
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1010.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Westfield Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5421
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5421
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #1111.
Westlane Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W 73rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5412
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1212.
Willow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7535 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 280-3701
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 280-3701
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
1915 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5458
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5458
Grades: PK
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
J Everett Light Career Center
Vocational School
1901 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5265
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 10,735 students.
What is the rank of MSD Washington Township School District?
MSD Washington Township School District is ranked #248 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 Washington Township School District?
40% of MSD Washington Township School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Washington Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,510 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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