Very Good
#690 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 38% in state
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Middle School · Perry Township Schools · Indianapolis, IN
A Perry Township Schools middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 W Meridian School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217
- Math 36% vs IN 41% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perry Meridian 6th Grade 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$88,326
Median home value
$226,100
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Rise Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Southport 6th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6 | 3.1 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Center Grove Middle School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,069 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Perry Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is listed in Perry Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Perry Township Schools, serving approximately 659 students in grades 6th-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
What grades does Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy serve?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy 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 Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy rank in IN?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks #690 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
68.4% of students at Perry Meridian 6th Grade 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
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (317) 789-1300
- Area population (ZIP 46217)
- 38,659
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 46217; 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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