Msd Pike Township School District
School District · Indianapolis, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#124 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,174
+$2,812 vs Indiana median
District size
10,617 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Msd Pike Township ranks #124 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Msd Pike Township's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fishback Creek Public Academy (9.3/10), New Augusta Public Academy - South (7.8/10), and Guion Creek Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Pike Township schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Msd Pike Township schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Msd Pike Township
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishback Creek Public Academy | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | New Augusta Public Academy - South | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Guion Creek Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | New Augusta Public Academy - North | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Eagle Creek Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Deer Run Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Eastbrook Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Snacks Crossing Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | College Park Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Msd Pike Township
Msd Pike Township is a Indianapolis, Indiana school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 10,617 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. District-level spending was $15,174 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Msd Pike Township demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fishback Creek Public Academy, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Msd Pike Township students show an average math proficiency of 32.2% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Msd Pike Township, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Msd Pike Township with test data.
Schools in Msd Pike Township
13 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Indianapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 10,617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 663
- District spending per student
- $15,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Msd Pike Township?
Msd Pike Township has 13 schools in total — 9 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 Msd Pike Township?
The average composite rating for Msd Pike Township is 6.6/10. 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 Pike Township?
Msd Pike Township's district-level spending was $15,174 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 Pike Township?
The average student-teacher ratio in Msd Pike Township is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Msd Pike Township?
Fishback Creek Public Academy is the highest-rated school in Msd Pike Township with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Msd Pike Township?
Across schools in Msd Pike Township with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Msd Pike Township compare to other districts in Indiana?
Msd Pike Township has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 13 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Msd Pike Township with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
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- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
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- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (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)
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- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
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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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