Best High Schools in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

High schools
2
Students
3,554
Avg actual
11%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Downtown Indianapolis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Arsenal Technical High School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2366 Students

2. Crispus Attucks High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1188 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Middle schools
1
Students
549
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Downtown Indianapolis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. H L Harshman Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Elementary schools
4
Students
2,004
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Downtown Indianapolis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Center For Inquiry School 2

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students

2. George Washington Carver School 87

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

3. Edison School Of The Arts 47

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 626 Students

4. William Penn School 49

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN has a total population of 7,301 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

6,107

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

48.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

10.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

38.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,235 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

How many schools are in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN?

Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,107 students in total.

How do schools in Downtown Indianapolis perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Downtown Indianapolis score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Downtown Indianapolis don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Indianapolis?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

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St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Chatham-Arch, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Highland Vicinity, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mapleton-Fall Creek, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Little Flower, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Carson Heights, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Venerable Flackville, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
University Heights and Rosedale Hills, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Irvington, Indianapolis, IN

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations