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Avondale Meadows Academy
Elementary School · Avondale Meadows Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
3980 Meadows Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 13% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avondale Meadows Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avondale Meadows Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,756
Median home value
$278,000
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tindley Genesis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| The Genius SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Indy Steam AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Indiana School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Avondale Meadows Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Avondale Meadows Academy is listed in Avondale Meadows Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avondale Meadows Academy
Avondale Meadows Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Avondale Meadows Academy, serving approximately 315 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,659 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avondale Meadows Academy
What grades does Avondale Meadows Academy serve?
Avondale Meadows Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Avondale Meadows Academy?
Avondale Meadows Academy has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avondale Meadows Academy rank in IN?
Avondale Meadows Academy ranks #1,659 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Avondale Meadows Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Avondale Meadows Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Avondale Meadows Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avondale Meadows Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Avondale Meadows Academy a charter school?
Yes, Avondale Meadows Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Avondale Meadows Academy a Title I school?
No, Avondale Meadows Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avondale Meadows Academy?
94.6% of students at Avondale Meadows Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (317) 803-3182
- Area population (ZIP 46205)
- 29,196
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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