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#740 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 41% in state
Vision Academy
Elementary School · Vision Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1751 E Riverside Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Math 6% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vision Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vision 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$61,082
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Matchbook LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Allegiant Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Liberty Grove SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vision Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,862NCES 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.
Vision Academy is listed in Vision Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vision Academy
Vision Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Vision Academy, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vision Academy
What grades does Vision Academy serve?
Vision Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vision Academy?
Vision Academy has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vision Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vision Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vision Academy rank in IN?
Vision Academy ranks #740 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Vision Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vision Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Vision Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vision Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Vision Academy a charter school?
Yes, Vision Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vision Academy a Title I school?
No, Vision Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vision Academy?
93.7% of students at Vision 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (317) 632-2006
- Area population (ZIP 46202)
- 20,331
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 46202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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