Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District
School District · Indianapolis, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
11,240
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
11,240
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#230 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,021
$1,341 vs Indiana median
District size
11,240 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp ranks #230 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Franklin Township Com Sch Corp's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Creek Elementary (8.4/10), Bunker Hill Elementary School (6.8/10), and Mary Adams Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Franklin Township Com Sch Corp schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Franklin Township Com Sch Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Bunker Hill Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Mary Adams Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Franklin Central High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Edgewood Intermediate School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Acton Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Franklin Central Junior High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Arlington Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp is a Indianapolis, Indiana school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 11,240 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. District-level spending was $11,021 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp students show an average math proficiency of 61.6% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp with test data.
Schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools3
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Indianapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 11,240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 609
- District spending per student
- $11,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
The average composite rating for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp's district-level spending was $11,021 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp is 18.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
South Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Across schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Franklin Township Com Sch Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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