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5.8 avg / 10

Msd Decatur Township School District

School District · Indianapolis, Indiana

Students: 6,655
Teachers (FTE): 428

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

8

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,193

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#206 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,193

$169 vs Indiana median

District size

6,655 students

Much larger than Indiana median

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 5.8/10, Msd Decatur Township demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gold Academy, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Msd Decatur Township students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 25.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 23.5%
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ELA Proficiency 25.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Msd Decatur Township with test data.

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 5.8/10. 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?

Gold Academy is the highest-rated school in Msd Decatur Township with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Msd Decatur Township?

Across schools in Msd Decatur Township with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.6%. 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 5.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
23.5%
ELA Proficiency
25.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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