Very Good
#626 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 34% in state
Matchbook Learning
Elementary School · Matchbook Learning · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1163 Belmont Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46222
- Math 6% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matchbook Learning score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Matchbook Learning 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$45,198
Median home value
$104,300
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Vision AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Global Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Hagia Sophia Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–9 | 1.0 mi | 33 | 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.
Matchbook Learning
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,214NCES 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.
Matchbook Learning is listed in Matchbook Learning; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matchbook Learning
Matchbook Learning is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Matchbook Learning, serving approximately 642 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matchbook Learning
What grades does Matchbook Learning serve?
Matchbook Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Matchbook Learning?
Matchbook Learning has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matchbook Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Matchbook Learning is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matchbook Learning rank in IN?
Matchbook Learning ranks #626 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Matchbook Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Matchbook Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Matchbook Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matchbook Learning has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Matchbook Learning a charter school?
Yes, Matchbook Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Matchbook Learning a Title I school?
No, Matchbook Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matchbook Learning?
96.7% of students at Matchbook Learning 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
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4263
- Area population (ZIP 46222)
- 37,608
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 46222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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