Perry Township Schools School District
School District · Indianapolis, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Perry Township Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Perry Township Schools 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.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southport Elementary School
Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#176 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,765
+$1,403 vs Indiana median
District size
16,044 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Perry Township Schools ranks #176 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Perry Township Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch (8.0/10), Southport Elementary School (7.7/10), and Glenns Valley Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Perry Township Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Perry Township Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Southport Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Glenns Valley Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Perry Meridian Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Rosa Parks Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Perry Meridian High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Mary Bryan Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | William Henry Burkhart Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Southport 6th Grade Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.2/10, Perry Township Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Perry Township Schools students show an average math proficiency of 56.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.
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 6.2/10. 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?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Perry Township Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Perry Township Schools?
Across schools in Perry Township Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. 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 6.2/10 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 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.7%
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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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