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Best Schools in 46217, IN
46217, IN has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,480 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 46217 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46217, IN
The top high schools in 46217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2350 Students
2. Decatur Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Decatur Township • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
3. George Washington High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46217, IN
The top middle schools in 46217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1292 Students
2. Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Decatur Township • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1060 Students
3. Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 620 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46217, IN
The top elementary schools in 46217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Barnabas School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Barnabas School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 497 Students
2. Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 794 Students
3. Glenns Valley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 726 Students
4. William Henry Burkhart Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 650 Students
5. Rosa Parks Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 670 Students
6. West Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Decatur Township • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 597 Students
7. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 897 Students
8. Stephen Decatur Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Msd Decatur Township • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 448 Students
9. Daniel Webster School 46
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Projected Test Scores
Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
10. William Penn School 49
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Projected Test Scores
Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46217, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46217, IN has a total population of 34,777 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46217, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 46217, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46217, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46217, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 46217, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 46217, IN
How many schools are in 46217, IN?
46217, IN has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,480 students in total.
How do schools in 46217 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 46217 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 46217 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46217?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations