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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 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 16,017 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 77% 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
19 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
16,017 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
1,035 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MSD Wayne 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 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
0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
28 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
99 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,117 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
14%
# Black Students
6,108 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
38%
13%
# White Students
3,744 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
23%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
906 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
1,062
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,134
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,129
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,204
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,107
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,187
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,160
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,210
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,283
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,341
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,378
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,392
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,347
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,055 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 $15,797 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$241 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,055
$13,148
Spending / Student
$15,797
$12,780
Best MSD Wayne Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robey Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Davis University High School
Magnet 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
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
Magnet School
(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
| 1,307 students
Rank: #44.
Mcclelland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Westlake Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 651 students
Rank: #66.
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Ben Davis High School
Magnet 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
| 3,392 students
Rank: #88.
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Magnet School
(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
| 1,203 students
Rank: #99.
Achieve Virtual Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 Beachway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Grades: K-6
| 100 students
Rank: #1010.
Stout Field Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 627 students
Rank: #1111.
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Magnet School
(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
| 1,237 students
Rank: #1212.
Chapelwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 779 students
Rank: #1313.
Maplewood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 641 students
Rank: #1414.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 702 students
Rank: #1515.
Chapel Glen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 839 students
Rank: #1616.
Rhoades Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 626 students
Rank: #1717.
North Wayne Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 769 students
Rank: #1818.
Garden City Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area 31 Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 19 public schools serving 16,017 students.
What is the rank of MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District is ranked #324 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 Wayne Township School District?
38% of MSD Wayne Township School District students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% 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 equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Wayne Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,797 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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