Msd Lawrence Township School District
School District · Indianapolis, Indiana
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
16,502
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
16,502
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Evaluating Msd Lawrence Township?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Msd Lawrence 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.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amy Beverland Elementary
Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crestview Elementary School
Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#265 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,332
$30 vs Indiana median
District size
16,502 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Msd Lawrence Township ranks #265 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Msd Lawrence Township's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Forest Glen Elementary School (7.4/10), Amy Beverland Elementary (7.1/10), and Crestview Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Msd Lawrence Township schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Msd Lawrence Township
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Glen Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Amy Beverland Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Crestview Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Oaklandon Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Lawrence North High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lawrence Central High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Fall Creek Valley Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Winding Ridge Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Sunnyside Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Msd Lawrence Township
Msd Lawrence Township is a Indianapolis, Indiana school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 16,502 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. District-level spending was $12,332 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Msd Lawrence Township demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Glen Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Msd Lawrence Township students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.7%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Msd Lawrence Township, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Msd Lawrence Township with test data.
Schools in Msd Lawrence Township
16 schoolsElementary Schools12
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Indianapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 16,502
- Teachers (FTE)
- 878
- District spending per student
- $12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Msd Lawrence Township has 16 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Msd Lawrence Township?
The average composite rating for Msd Lawrence Township is 4.7/10. 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 Msd Lawrence Township?
Msd Lawrence Township's district-level spending was $12,332 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 Msd Lawrence Township?
The average student-teacher ratio in Msd Lawrence Township is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Msd Lawrence Township?
Forest Glen Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Msd Lawrence Township with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Msd Lawrence Township?
Across schools in Msd Lawrence Township with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Msd Lawrence Township compare to other districts in Indiana?
Msd Lawrence Township has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 16 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Msd Lawrence Township with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
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- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
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- Msd Warren Township (16)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
- Msd Pike Township (13)
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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