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#1443 of 1,823 schools in IN
Indiana School for the Deaf
School · Indiana School for the Deaf · Indianapolis, IN
A school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 8% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Indiana School for the Deaf score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2014, to 8% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indiana School for the Deaf 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Geo Focus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| International School of IndianaPrivate · tuition | 9.5 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Legacy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 9.0 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Indiana School for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Indiana School for the Deaf is listed in Indiana School For The Deaf; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indiana School for the Deaf
Indiana School for the Deaf is a public school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indiana School for the Deaf, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,443 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indiana School for the Deaf
What grades does Indiana School for the Deaf serve?
Indiana School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Indiana School for the Deaf?
Indiana School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana School for the Deaf is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indiana School for the Deaf rank in IN?
Indiana School for the Deaf ranks #1,443 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Indiana School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Indiana School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Indiana School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indiana School for the Deaf has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indiana School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Indiana School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indiana School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Indiana School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indiana School for the Deaf?
84.3% of students at Indiana School for the Deaf 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (317) 550-4800
- 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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