Top Rankings
MSD Wayne 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 18 public schools serving 15,737 students in MSD Wayne Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Wayne Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
18 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
15,737 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
960 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MSD Wayne 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 76% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%

Graduation Rate
76%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
# American Indian Students
18 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
101 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,342 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
15%
# Black Students
6,039 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
38%
13%
# White Students
3,401 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
22%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
823 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
1,087
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,045
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,100
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,101
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,189
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,094
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,131
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,132
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,226
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,346
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,406
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,378
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,398
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,323 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 $16,078 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$241 MM
$13,615 MM

Spending
$253 MM
$13,234 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,323
$13,214

Spending / Student
$16,078
$12,844

Best MSD Wayne Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robey Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8700 W 30th
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 762 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Davis University High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1155 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Grades: 10-12
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Grades: 9
| 1,293 students
Rank: #44.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6740 W Morris
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8000
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8000
Grades: PK-6
| 725 students
Rank: #55.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 N Sigsbee St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6900
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Rank: #66.
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Grades: 7-12
| 631 students
Rank: #77.
Ben Davis High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 3,274 students
Rank: #88.
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 S Lynhurst
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,134 students
Rank: #99.
Stout Field Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3820 W Bradbury
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 629 students
Rank: #1010.
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7320 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-8800
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-8800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #1111.
Chapelwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6400
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 775 students
Rank: #1212.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1643 Dunlap Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 640 students
Rank: #1313.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9035 W Morris St
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 988-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 988-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 685 students
Rank: #1414.
Chapel Glen Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Lansdowne Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6500
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 802 students
Rank: #1515.
Rhoades Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 607 students
Rank: #1616.
North Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6950 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6100
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 771 students
Rank: #1717.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area 31 Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
1200 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District manages 18 public schools serving 15,737 students.
What is the rank of MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District is ranked #324 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 Wayne Township School District?
38% of MSD Wayne Township School District students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne 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 Wayne Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,078 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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