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#906 of 1,823 schools in IN
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Global Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Global Preparatory Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2033 Sugar Grove Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Math 18% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Preparatory Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (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 28 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Preparatory 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$61,082
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Global Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,860NCES 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.
Global Preparatory Academy is listed in Global Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Preparatory Academy
Global Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Global Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 701 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Preparatory Academy
What grades does Global Preparatory Academy serve?
Global Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Global Preparatory Academy?
Global Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Preparatory Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Preparatory Academy rank in IN?
Global Preparatory Academy ranks #906 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Global Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Global Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Preparatory Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Global Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Global Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Preparatory Academy?
70.6% of students at Global Preparatory 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4244
- Area population (ZIP 46202)
- 20,331
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 46202; 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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