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Tindley Summit Academy
Elementary School · Tindley Summit Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3698 Dubarry Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Math 10% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tindley Summit Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 10% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tindley Summit Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$47,086
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Circle City Preparatory Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–7 | 0.8 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Phalen Leadership Academy - in IncCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Tindley Summit Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,142NCES 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 Summit Academy is listed in Tindley Summit Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tindley Summit Academy
Tindley Summit Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Tindley Summit Academy, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tindley Summit Academy
What grades does Tindley Summit Academy serve?
Tindley Summit Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tindley Summit Academy?
Tindley Summit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tindley Summit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tindley Summit Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tindley Summit Academy rank in IN?
Tindley Summit Academy ranks #1,253 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Tindley Summit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tindley Summit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Summit Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tindley Summit Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Tindley Summit Academy a charter school?
Yes, Tindley Summit Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tindley Summit Academy a Title I school?
No, Tindley Summit Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tindley Summit Academy?
77.8% of students at Tindley Summit 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
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.3%
- Phone
- (317) 545-1745
- Area population (ZIP 46226)
- 45,640
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 46226; 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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