Excellent
#184 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 10% in state
Fishback Creek Public Academy
Elementary School · Msd Pike Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Pike Township elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8301 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46278
- Math 57% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fishback Creek Public Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fishback Creek Public 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$153,930
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
96.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 5,475 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Stonegate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 3.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| St Malachy Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 402 | 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.
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.
Msd Pike Township
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fishback Creek Public Academy is listed in MSD Pike Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fishback Creek Public Academy
Fishback Creek Public Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Pike Township, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fishback Creek Public Academy
What grades does Fishback Creek Public Academy serve?
Fishback Creek Public Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fishback Creek Public Academy?
Fishback Creek Public Academy has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishback Creek Public Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishback Creek Public Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fishback Creek Public Academy rank in IN?
Fishback Creek Public Academy ranks #184 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Fishback Creek Public Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fishback Creek Public Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Fishback Creek Public Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fishback Creek Public Academy has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fishback Creek Public Academy a charter school?
No, Fishback Creek Public Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fishback Creek Public Academy a Title I school?
No, Fishback Creek Public Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fishback Creek Public Academy?
50.4% of students at Fishback Creek Public 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (317) 347-8470
- Area population (ZIP 46278)
- 8,733
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 46278; 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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