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#410 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 22% in state

Victory College Prep

School · Victory College Prep · Indianapolis, IN

A charter school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1780 Sloan Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203

  • Math 37% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation25.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$16,800
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Victory College Prep score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
20%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Victory College Prep 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$55,375

Median home value

$155,500

Median rent

$1,022/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Irvington Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–121.9 mi328Compare →
Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.1 mi188Compare →
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–122.2 mi136Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–122.6 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Victory College Prep

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,800NCES 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.

Victory College Prep is listed in Victory College Prep; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Victory College Prep

Victory College Prep is a public school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Victory College Prep, serving approximately 1,024 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Victory College Prep

What grades does Victory College Prep serve?

Victory College Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Victory College Prep?

Victory College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 1,024 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory College Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Victory College Prep is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Victory College Prep rank in IN?

Victory College Prep ranks #410 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Victory College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Victory College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Victory College Prep?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Victory College Prep has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Victory College Prep a charter school?

Yes, Victory College Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Victory College Prep a Title I school?

No, Victory College Prep is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Victory College Prep?

91.2% of students at Victory College Prep 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 – 12th
Enrollment
1,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 46203)
37,297
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
35.2
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 46203; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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