Below Average
#1606 of 1,823 schools in IN
Irvington Preparatory Academy
School · Irvington Community School · Indianapolis, IN
An Irvington Community School charter school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5751 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Irvington Preparatory Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irvington 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$57,811
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Legacy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 161 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Irvington Community School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,917NCES 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.
Irvington Preparatory Academy is listed in Irvington Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irvington Preparatory Academy
Irvington Preparatory Academy is a public school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Irvington Community School, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,606 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irvington Preparatory Academy
What grades does Irvington Preparatory Academy serve?
Irvington Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Irvington Preparatory Academy?
Irvington Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
How does Irvington Preparatory Academy rank in IN?
Irvington Preparatory Academy ranks #1,606 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Irvington Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Irvington Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Irvington Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irvington Preparatory Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Irvington Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Irvington Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Irvington Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Irvington Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irvington Preparatory Academy?
74.4% of students at Irvington 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 357-5359
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46219)
- 38,246
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46219; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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