Excellent
#59 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 3% in state
In Math & Science Academy
Elementary School · In Math & Science Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4575 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254
- Math 57% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at In Math & Science Academy score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where In Math & Science 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$57,825
Median home value
$175,700
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Wilde School 79Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Clarence Farrington School 61Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Enlace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Meredith Nicholson School 96Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 396 | 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.
In Math & Science Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,959NCES 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.
In Math & Science Academy is listed in IN Math & Science Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About In Math & Science Academy
In Math & Science Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of In Math & Science Academy, serving approximately 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about In Math & Science Academy
What grades does In Math & Science Academy serve?
In Math & Science Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend In Math & Science Academy?
In Math & Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at In Math & Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at In Math & Science Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does In Math & Science Academy rank in IN?
In Math & Science Academy ranks #59 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is In Math & Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
In Math & Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 In Math & Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, In Math & Science Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is In Math & Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, In Math & Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is In Math & Science Academy a Title I school?
No, In Math & Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for In Math & Science Academy?
88.8% of students at In Math & Science 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (317) 298-0025
- Area population (ZIP 46254)
- 40,263
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 46254; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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