Perry Township Schools School District
School District · Indianapolis, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#250 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,765
+$1,403 vs Indiana median
District size
16,044 students
Much larger than Indiana median
About Perry Township Schools
Perry Township Schools is a Indianapolis, Indiana school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 16,044 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $13,765 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Perry Township Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Perry Meridian High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Perry Township Schools students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Perry Township Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Perry Township Schools with test data.
Schools in Perry Township Schools
17 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Indianapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 16,044
- Teachers (FTE)
- 987
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perry Township Schools?
Perry Township Schools has 17 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Perry Township Schools?
The average composite rating for Perry Township Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Perry Township Schools?
Perry Township Schools spends $13,765 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perry Township Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Perry Township Schools is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Perry Township Schools?
Perry Meridian High School is the highest-rated school in Perry Township Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Perry Township Schools?
Across schools in Perry Township Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Perry Township Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Perry Township Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 17 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.5%
Resources
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.
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Compare Perry Township Schools 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)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (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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