Very Good
#486 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 27% in state
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Middle School · Avondale Meadows Middle School · Indianapolis, IN
A charter middle school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades 5th – 8th.
3980 Meadows Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 11% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avondale Meadows Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avondale Meadows Middle School 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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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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Kipp Indy College Prep MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 2.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Merle Sidener Gifted AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 2–8 | 2.3 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,958NCES 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 Middle School is listed in Avondale Meadows Middle School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avondale Meadows Middle School
Avondale Meadows Middle School is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Avondale Meadows Middle School, serving approximately 201 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avondale Meadows Middle School
What grades does Avondale Meadows Middle School serve?
Avondale Meadows Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Avondale Meadows Middle School?
Avondale Meadows Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avondale Meadows Middle School rank in IN?
Avondale Meadows Middle School ranks #486 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Avondale Meadows Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avondale Meadows Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avondale Meadows Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Avondale Meadows Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Avondale Meadows Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Avondale Meadows Middle School a Title I school?
No, Avondale Meadows Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avondale Meadows Middle School?
93.5% of students at Avondale Meadows Middle School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (317) 550-3363
- 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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