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Tindley Genesis Academy
Elementary School · Tindley Genesis Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4020 Meadows Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 13% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tindley Genesis Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 13% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tindley Genesis 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some 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
$65,756
Median home value
$278,000
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Meadows AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| The Genius SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Indy Steam AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Indiana School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 274 | 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.
Tindley Genesis Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,250NCES 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.
Tindley Genesis Academy is listed in Tindley Genesis Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tindley Genesis Academy
Tindley Genesis Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Tindley Genesis Academy, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tindley Genesis Academy
What grades does Tindley Genesis Academy serve?
Tindley Genesis Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tindley Genesis Academy?
Tindley Genesis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tindley Genesis Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tindley Genesis Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tindley Genesis Academy rank in IN?
Tindley Genesis Academy ranks #1,815 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Tindley Genesis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tindley Genesis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Tindley Genesis Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tindley Genesis Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Tindley Genesis Academy a charter school?
Yes, Tindley Genesis Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tindley Genesis Academy a Title I school?
No, Tindley Genesis Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tindley Genesis Academy?
84.1% of students at Tindley Genesis 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.0%
- Phone
- (317) 545-1745
- Area population (ZIP 46205)
- 29,196
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 46205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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