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Perry Township Schools 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 17 public schools serving 16,222 students in Perry Township Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Perry Township Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
16,222 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
1,001 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Perry Township Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,628 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
28%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,854 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
1,889 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
5,913 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
36%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
918 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
302
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
1,168
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,205
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,200
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,296
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,292
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,305
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,263
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,240
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,246
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,208
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,259
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,142
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,084
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,833 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 $13,026 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$211 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,833
$13,148
Spending / Student
$13,026
$12,780
Best Perry Township Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
454 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #33.
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Brill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Perry Meridian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,292 students
Rank: #55.
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5225 Gray Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Grades: 6
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Bryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4355 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 789-2600
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 789-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 912 students
Rank: #88.
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8239 Morgantown Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #99.
Homecroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1551 E Southview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1010.
Southport 6th Grade Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5715 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Grades: 6
| 643 students
Rank: #1111.
Southport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 E Anniston Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1212.
Southport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5715 S Keystone
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #1313.
Perry Meridian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,350 students
Rank: #1414.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5241 Brehob Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-3800
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 897 students
Rank: #1515.
Winchester Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Stop 12 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1616.
Southport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
971 E Banta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,355 students
Rank: #1717.
Clinton Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5740 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Township Schools School District?
Perry Township Schools School District manages 17 public schools serving 16,222 students.
What is the rank of Perry Township Schools School District?
Perry Township Schools School District is ranked #152 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 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 Perry Township Schools School District?
36% of Perry Township Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Township Schools School District?
Perry Township Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Perry Township Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,026 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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