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5.3 avg / 10

Perry Township Schools School District

School District · Indianapolis, Indiana

Students: 16,044
Teachers (FTE): 987

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

Math Proficiency 40.7%
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ELA Proficiency 37.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Perry Township Schools with test data.

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%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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