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#839 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 46% in state
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Middle School · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indianapolis, IN
A Franklin Township Com Sch Corp middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8735 Indian Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
- Math 50% vs IN 43% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 20 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,615
Median home value
$304,800
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
96.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 4–6 | 1.3 mi | 1,265 | Compare → |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 4.6 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| South Grove Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–6 | 4.9 mi | 575 | 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.
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is listed in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 1,355 students in grades 4th-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
What grades does Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate serve?
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 1,355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate rank in IN?
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate ranks #839 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate a charter school?
No, Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
52.6% of students at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (317) 803-5900
- Area population (ZIP 46259)
- 15,049
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 46259; 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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