In Math & Science Academy

IN Math & Science Academy is a charter elementary school in Indianapolis, enrolling 535 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. With a 10.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the school keeps classes small across all nine grade levels. It earns a 9.3/10 composite score — the "Exceptional" tier on MySchoolScout's scale.

Academic performance scores an 8.9, and student growth comes in at 9.7 — the metric that tracks how much ground students gain year over year. That combination puts IN Math & Science Academy at #11 out of 1,823 public schools in Indiana, outperforming every other Indiana public school on the composite ranking. Within Indianapolis, it holds the #4 spot among 222 public schools.

For families choosing a K–8 school in central Indiana, the continuous grade span is a practical advantage: students move from kindergarten through middle school in one building, with no school transition. The 10.9:1 staffing ratio keeps instruction personal at every grade level — from early literacy through the upper middle grades where math and science coursework intensifies.

In Math & Science Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.