Top Rankings
North West Hendricks Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,959 students in North West Hendricks Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in North West Hendricks Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
1,959 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
North West Hendricks Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
104 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
1,726 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
139
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
2
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,191 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 $14,520 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,191
$13,214
Spending / Student
$14,520
$12,844
Best North West Hendricks Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7027 N Sr 75
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsboro Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Meridian St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Grades: 3-5
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-west Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 W Us Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-west Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7883 N Sr 39
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
540 Osborne St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
Grades: PK-2
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North West Hendricks Schools School District?
North West Hendricks Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,959 students.
What is the rank of North West Hendricks Schools School District?
North West Hendricks Schools School District is ranked #11 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North West Hendricks Schools School District?
88% of North West Hendricks Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North West Hendricks Schools School District?
North West Hendricks Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is North West Hendricks Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,520 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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