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#1415 of 1,823 schools in IN
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch
High School · Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch · Indianapolis, IN
A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3960 Meadows Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 0% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 8% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch 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 39Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,522NCES 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.
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch is listed in Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch, serving approximately 353 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,415 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch
What grades does Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch serve?
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch?
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch 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 Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch rank in IN?
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch ranks #1,415 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch a charter school?
Yes, Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch a Title I school?
No, Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch?
74.2% of students at Charles a Tindley Accelerated Sch 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (317) 545-1745
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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