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#1363 of 1,823 schools in IN
Meredith Nicholson School 96
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3651 N Kiel Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46224
- Math 26% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meredith Nicholson School 96 score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meredith Nicholson School 96 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$53,731
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enlace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Lew Wallace School 107Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Jonathan Jennings School 109Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Carl Wilde School 79Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #21 of 47
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meredith Nicholson School 96 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meredith Nicholson School 96
Meredith Nicholson School 96 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,363 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meredith Nicholson School 96
What grades does Meredith Nicholson School 96 serve?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Meredith Nicholson School 96?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson School 96?
The student-teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson School 96 is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meredith Nicholson School 96 rank in IN?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 ranks #1,363 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Meredith Nicholson School 96's MySchoolScout rating?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meredith Nicholson School 96 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Meredith Nicholson School 96 a charter school?
No, Meredith Nicholson School 96 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meredith Nicholson School 96 a Title I school?
No, Meredith Nicholson School 96 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meredith Nicholson School 96?
62.6% of students at Meredith Nicholson School 96 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4296
- Area population (ZIP 46224)
- 39,858
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 46224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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