Msd Lawrence Township School District
School District · Indianapolis, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
16,502
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
16,502
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#217 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
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 #217 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Msd Lawrence Township's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch (7.2/10), Sunnyside Elementary School (7.0/10), and Skiles Test Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 Msd Lawrence Township schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Msd Lawrence Township schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunnyside Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Skiles Test Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Oaklandon Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Indian Creek Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Amy Beverland Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Brook Park Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Fall Creek Valley Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Harrison Hill Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Crestview Elementary School | 6.3 / 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 6.0/10, Msd Lawrence Township demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Msd Lawrence Township students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.5%.
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 6.0/10. 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?
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Msd Lawrence Township with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Msd Lawrence Township?
Across schools in Msd Lawrence Township with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.5%. 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 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Msd Lawrence Township with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- 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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