Msd Decatur Township School District
School District · Indianapolis, Indiana
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Msd Decatur Township?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Msd Decatur Township as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Blue Academy
Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Decatur Central High School
Indianapolis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Newton Elementary School
West Newton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#281 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,193
$169 vs Indiana median
District size
6,655 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Msd Decatur Township ranks #281 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Msd Decatur Township's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blue Academy (5.0/10), Decatur Central High School (4.7/10), and West Newton Elementary School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Msd Decatur Township
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Academy | 5.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Decatur Central High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | West Newton Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Gold Academy | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Decatur Middle School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Stephen Decatur Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Valley Mills Elementary School | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Msd Decatur Township
Msd Decatur Township is a Indianapolis, Indiana school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 6,655 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $12,193 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Msd Decatur Township demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Academy, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, Msd Decatur Township students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Msd Decatur Township, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Msd Decatur Township with test data.
Schools in Msd Decatur Township
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Indianapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 6,655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 428
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Msd Decatur Township?
Msd Decatur Township has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Msd Decatur Township?
The average composite rating for Msd Decatur Township is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Msd Decatur Township?
Msd Decatur Township spends $12,193 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Msd Decatur Township?
The average student-teacher ratio in Msd Decatur Township is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Msd Decatur Township?
Blue Academy is the highest-rated school in Msd Decatur Township with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What are the test scores in Msd Decatur Township?
Across schools in Msd Decatur Township with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Msd Decatur Township compare to other districts in Indiana?
Msd Decatur Township has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 8 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.9%
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Compare Msd Decatur Township with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
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- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
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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