Avondale Meadows Middle School vs Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 5.8/10. In math proficiency, Merle Sidener Gifted Academy leads at 78.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Indianapolis, IN
5.8/10
Middle School5th – 8thCharter
201 students
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
Indianapolis, IN
7.2/10
Middle School2nd – 8th
304 students
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| Metric | Avondale Meadows Middle School | Merle Sidener Gifted Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.7 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.5% | 45.4% |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,174 of 1,828 | #526 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 36th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Avondale Meadows Middle School | Merle Sidener Gifted Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 78.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 81.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Avondale Meadows Middle School | Merle Sidener Gifted Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 2nd – 8th |
| Enrollment | 201 | 304 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.5% | 45.4% |
| District | Avondale Meadows Middle School | Indianapolis Public Schools |
| City | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Indianapolis (46205) | Indianapolis (46220) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,756 | $103,735 |
| Median Home Value | $278,000 | $329,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,087 | $1,330 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 51.3% | 66.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 7.6% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |