Very Good
#582 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 32% in state
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
Middle School · James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School · Indianapolis, IN
A charter middle school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4352 Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235
- Math 12% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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 17 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$56,160
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46235; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phalen Virtual Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–11 | 1.5 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,319 | Compare → |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,074 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,553NCES 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.
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is listed in James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School, serving approximately 266 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
What grades does James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School serve?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School rank in IN?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School ranks #582 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School a charter school?
Yes, James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School a Title I school?
No, James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
75.6% of students at James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (317) 552-1600
- Area population (ZIP 46235)
- 35,897
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 46235; 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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