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Andrew J Brown Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

834^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 17% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Andrew J Brown Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 570 students in grades K-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school is part of the Andrew J Brown Academy District, which is ranked 298 out of 380 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Andrew J Brown Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Indiana elementary schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 19.49% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and 22.3% were proficient in Math, compared to state averages around 40%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 37.2% over the past few years. Additionally, the school has very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.44% to 92.46%, indicating a high-poverty student population.

Interestingly, nearby charter schools like Phalen Leadership Academy and Tindley Summit Academy also have very low academic performance, with proficiency rates often below 20%. In contrast, traditional public schools in the area, such as Winding Ridge Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, and Indian Creek Elementary, generally outperform the charter schools on test scores, though they still struggle compared to state averages. Despite the high spending per student at Andrew J Brown Academy, the school's performance lags behind both the state and nearby schools, indicating the need for significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

435

Students ?

31.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,010

Per pupil spending ?

71.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3600 N German Church Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236

(317) 891-0730

District: Andrew J Brown Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.9%

Hispanic:

41.1%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 2nd percentile in 2015 → 17th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (18% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 17% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg18%

Indiana avg38%

Elementary school

834^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 17%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 2% (2015) to bottom 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

353^rd of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 26%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From bottom 6% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

298^th of 380Andrew J Brown Academy among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	18.1	834 of 1005	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.3	798 of 1011	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.3	860 of 1016	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.2	836 of 1020	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.0	883 of 1016	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.6	917 of 1031	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.8	921 of 1027	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	10.7	945 of 1033	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	12.8	954 of 1046	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	3.6	1015 of 1040	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	6.5	987 of 1036	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	21.7	906 of 1035	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.9	851 of 1015	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.0	838 of 1025	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	14.0	922 of 1009	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	33.2	763 of 1003	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.8	808 of 996	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	38.8	711 of 985	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.5	628 of 961	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	6.6	922 of 959	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	26.7	353 of 480	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.9	365 of 491	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.0	356 of 489	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.2	337 of 490	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.0	381 of 483	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.2	400 of 470	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.4	406 of 473	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	10.2	423 of 472	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	9.6	451 of 494	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	5.7	454 of 485	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	4.2	456 of 470	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	15.2	404 of 444	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	28.9	374 of 447	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	39.6	335 of 451	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.3	365 of 428	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	27.8	347 of 423	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	20.9	348 of 392	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.0	321 of 382	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	18.9	345 of 375	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math22%

English Language Arts19%

Science10%

Social Studies2%-37 vs state

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by a citizen
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Andrew J Brown Academy has a team – a team of administrators, teachers, and staff that truly focus on not only the academic growth and development of EACH student, but also the overall wellbeing of the students who go there. The commitment, compassion and genuine concern for every young person they come in contact with each day, is truly a sight to behold. In a time where there is so much focus on self, survival and control, it is refreshing to know there are “a few good leaders” in the world who place themselves second when it comes to educating and nurturing children. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)							ILEARN Math (2025)							ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Andrew J Brown Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3600 N German Church Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	Andrew J Brown Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 891-0730	435	14	31.0	71.3%	1 (0.2%)	217 (49.9%)	179 (41.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.8%)	18.1	834^th of 1005 public elementary schools	17.0%		21.3	798^th of 1011 public elementary schools	21.1%	36	9.4	19.1	18.9	30.6	15.2	26.5	19.5	26.4	14.3	20.4	44.9	6.5	17.7	22.3	14.3	6.3	10.0	1.9	$16,010	$5,351	$10,659
Sunny Heights Elementary School	Public	K-4	11149 Stonybrook Dr	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-2900	485	33	14.7	63.7%	18 (3.7%)	302 (62.3%)	126 (26.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.2%)	13.4	880^th of 1005 public elementary schools	12.4%		15	867^th of 1011 public elementary schools	14.2%	13	19.5	18.3					18.8	32.9	17.5					24.3	16.4		16.4		$13,435	$1,685	$11,750
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	3920 Baker Drive	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 333-6980	247	24	10.2	73.7%	6 (2.4%)	203 (82.2%)	24 (9.7%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	11.5	903^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	10.1%		11.7	913^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.7%	10	22.6	12.1	20.7	20.8	11.1	29.2	19.1	25.8	12.1	17.2	12.5	7.4	0.0	13.1	9.1	8.3	8.8	10.3	$22,631	$6,412	$16,220
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3920 Baker Dr	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4103	689	49	14.0	74.0%	14 (2.0%)	381 (55.3%)	286 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	8.5	943^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	6.2%		7.7	955^th of 1011 public elementary schools	5.5%	12	6.2	14.3	10.7	9.3			10.1	19.8	20.8	25.0	9.5			19.0	7.8	6.8	7.3	4.8	$13,074	$2,812	$10,262
Winding Ridge Elementary School	Public	1-6	11825 E 46th St	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 964-6800	626	37	16.9		17 (2.7%)	501 (80.0%)	68 (10.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	34 (5.4%)	9	933^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	7.2%		11	919^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.1%	14	13.5	11.7	17.3	21.7			15.9	16.4	14.6	13.6	6.5			12.9	11.7	7.6	9.7	10.0	$12,196	$2,226	$9,970
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	K-4	9601 E 21st St	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-2850	527	36	14.6	69.4%	36 (6.8%)	328 (62.2%)	121 (23.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.6%)	23.9	784^th of 1005 public elementary schools	22.0%		21	803^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	20.6%	19	24.8	32.0					28.3	24.8	35.1					29.8	23.7		23.7		$12,875	$1,516	$11,359
PLA@Promise Prep	Public, Charter	K-5	4430 N Post Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Promise Prep	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 998-4643	144	15	9.6	65.3%	1 (0.7%)	60 (41.7%)	80 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	4.1	997^th of 1005 public elementary schools	0.8%		5.3	993^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	1.8%	4	0.0	12.5	0.0				3.8	4.2	12.5	7.1				7.4	6.3		6.3	7.7	$22,966	$5,696	$17,270
Tindley Summit Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3698 Dubarry Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Tindley Summit Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	312	23	13.5	74.7%	5 (1.6%)	234 (75.0%)	65 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	7.9	955^th of 1005 public elementary schools	5.0%		11.1	917^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.3%	38	0.0	16.7	16.7	8.3			10.6	11.5	22.2	0.0	4.2			11.5	22.2	0.0	13.3	5.3	$13,549	$4,991	$8,558
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-6	10833 E 56th St	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 964-4400	712	43	16.5	69.0%	60 (8.4%)	247 (34.7%)	373 (52.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.2%)	15.1	860^th of 1005 public elementary schools	14.4%		17.2	841^st of 1011 public elementary schools	16.8%	19	17.3	13.3	15.0	33.1			19.8	23.6	14.2	12.0	20.5			17.4	14.2	20.5	17.4	14.3	$13,318	$2,023	$11,296
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - an Exploratory School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8620 Montery Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4105	398	30	13.2	61.6%	7 (1.8%)	175 (44.0%)	207 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	5.8	982^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	2.3%		4.7	1002^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	0.9%	20	3.1	10.8	6.0				6.7	20.0	9.1	8.0				12.7	13.9		13.9	6.0	$17,948	$3,423	$14,525

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In the 2024-25 school year, 435 students attended Andrew J Brown Academy.

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Andrew J Brown Academy ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

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Students at Andrew J Brown Academy are 50% African American, 41% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

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