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#1688 of 1,823 schools in IN
Skiles Test Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Lawrence Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Lawrence Township elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7001 Johnson Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
- Math 23% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Skiles Test Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Skiles Test Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$103,735
Median home value
$329,700
Median rent
$1,330/mo
College educated
66.9%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,361 | Compare → |
| Crestview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 1–6 | 0.8 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| The Nature School of Central IndianaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Amy Beverland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 1–6 | Not available | 808 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Lawrence Township
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Skiles Test Elementary School is listed in MSD Lawrence Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skiles Test Elementary School
Skiles Test Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Lawrence Township, serving approximately 576 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,688 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skiles Test Elementary School
What grades does Skiles Test Elementary School serve?
Skiles Test Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Skiles Test Elementary School?
Skiles Test Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skiles Test Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skiles Test Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skiles Test Elementary School rank in IN?
Skiles Test Elementary School ranks #1,688 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Skiles Test Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Skiles Test Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Skiles Test Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skiles Test Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Skiles Test Elementary School a charter school?
No, Skiles Test Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skiles Test Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Skiles Test Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skiles Test Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Skiles Test Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (317) 964-4700
- Area population (ZIP 46220)
- 36,159
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 46220; 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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