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Fishback Creek Public Academy

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Fishback Creek Public Academy ranks 208 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

208^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Fishback Creek Public Academy is an elementary school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 480 students. The school is part of the MSD Pike Township school district, which is ranked 292 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fishback Creek Public Academy consistently outperforms the MSD Pike Township district in ILEARN test scores across all grades and subjects, with 56.49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.07% proficient or better in Math, compared to 24.67% and 19.4% for the district, respectively. The school's performance in Science (59.7% proficient or better) and Social Studies (45.05% proficient or better) is also notably higher than the district averages. However, when compared to the high-performing Zionsville Community Schools district, Fishback Creek Public Academy's performance lags significantly, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.

While Fishback Creek Public Academy's academic performance is strong within its district, the school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.7% to 26.3% in recent years, which is higher than the desired target of 10% or less. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.87% in 2021-2022 to 50.42% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The higher spending per student at Fishback Creek Public Academy compared to the district average may be contributing to its stronger academic performance relative to other schools in the district.

510

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,046

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8301 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46278

(317) 347-8470

District: MSD Pike Township

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.4%

White:

18.4%

Hispanic:

16.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (55% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Indiana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 36 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg22%

Indiana avg38%

208^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 37 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 9Elementary Schools in the MSD Pike Township

292^nd of 380MSD Pike Township 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	77.4	208 of 1005	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	198 of 1011	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	370 of 1016	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	541 of 1020	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.6	559 of 1016	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.1	374 of 1031	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.9	610 of 1027	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.3	601 of 1033	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.2	565 of 1046	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.7	596 of 1040	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.8	684 of 1036	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.4	666 of 1035	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.8	571 of 1015	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.4	621 of 1025	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.8	570 of 1009	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.6	532 of 1003	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.4	326 of 996	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.8	197 of 985	80.0%	★★★★☆
2006	76.0	176 of 961	81.7%	★★★★☆
2005	80.0	124 of 959	87.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science60%

English Language Arts56%

Math56%

Social Studies45%+7 vs state

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by a citizen
Saturday, September 29, 2018

Have very high concerns about the cell phone tower that is immediately across the street from school as well as the electrical substation that surrounds cell tower. Cell towers have been linked to brain cancer and children are more susceptible. Think twice before subjecting your child to the high radio frequency (RF) exposure and look elsewhere.
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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
Fishback Creek Public Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 W 86th St	Indianapolis	46278	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 347-8470	510	30	16.8	39.0%	94 (18.4%)	267 (52.4%)	82 (16.1%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.4%)	77.4	208^th of 1005 public elementary schools	79.3%		78.5	198^th of 1011 public elementary schools	80.4%	10	46.9	68.7	56.0				56.5	58.0	64.2	48.4				56.1	59.7		59.7	45.1	$14,046	$1,593	$12,453
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	7001 Zionsville Rd	Indianapolis	46268	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 298-2778	634	36	17.7	53.6%	21 (3.3%)	393 (62.0%)	183 (28.9%)	14 (2.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.0%)	15.7	852^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	15.2%		13.4	893^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	11.7%	41	18.8	20.7	22.8				20.9	21.2	23.9	19.8				21.6	18.7		18.7	17.8	$15,524	$2,091	$13,432
Stonegate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	7312 W Stonegate Dr	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-8050	462	32	14.5	10.6%	345 (74.7%)	19 (4.1%)	48 (10.4%)	24 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	90.9	66^th of 1005 public elementary schools	93.4%		89.5	77^th of 1011 public elementary schools	92.4%	11	62.2	63.2					62.6	74.8	70.1					72.7	70.1		70.1		$11,724	$392	$11,333
Zionsville West Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	5565 S 700 E	Whitestown	46075	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-1240	1,139	68	16.6	10.4%	830 (72.9%)	61 (5.4%)	59 (5.2%)	123 (10.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (5.4%)	94.8	28^th of 1005 public elementary schools	97.2%		92.4	53^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	94.8%	25			61.7	62.6	66.2	67.2	64.3			65.0	68.9	72.0	64.9	67.7		76.2	76.2	69.6	$11,542	$328	$11,214
Eagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	350 N 6th St	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-1234	359	27	13.1	9.2%	265 (73.8%)	18 (5.0%)	28 (7.8%)	25 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.8%)	92.2	52^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	94.8%		85	128^th of 1011 public elementary schools	87.3%	76	66.7	65.7					66.2	72.5	73.1					72.8	71.6		71.6		$12,822	$451	$12,371
Boone Meadow	Public	PK, KG-4	5555 S Main St	Whitestown	46075	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2226	545	35	15.7	12.3%	328 (60.2%)	33 (6.1%)	27 (5.0%)	102 (18.7%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.6%)	94.6	32^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.9	19^th of 1011 public elementary schools	98.1%	13	63.8	65.1					64.4	81.9	84.0					82.9	73.6		73.6		$11,403	$612	$10,791
Eastbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7625 New Augusta Rd	Indianapolis	46268	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 298-2784	575	40	14.3	56.3%	35 (6.1%)	322 (56.0%)	181 (31.5%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	12.2	889^th of 1005 public elementary schools	11.5%		15.5	862^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	14.7%	27	18.4	17.4	19.8				18.5	16.3	17.4	8.3				14.0	14.1		14.1	21.9	$14,813	$1,391	$13,422
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4700 S 975 E	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2376	797	58	13.7	4.8%	689 (86.4%)	9 (1.1%)	41 (5.1%)	31 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.3%)	99	1^st of 1005 public elementary schools	99.9%		98	6^th of 1011 public elementary schools	99.4%	5	82.8	81.8					82.3	93.8	91.6					92.6	85.7		85.7		$12,616	$478	$12,138
Deer Run Elementary	Public	K-5	5401 N High School Rd	Indianapolis	46254	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 299-1266	616	39	15.7		16 (2.6%)	370 (60.1%)	197 (32.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	14.1	871^st of 1005 public elementary schools	13.3%		13.9	886^th of 1011 public elementary schools	12.4%	15	23.2	12.2	26.2				20.7	14.1	14.3	16.8				15.1	10.2		10.2	21.5	$13,900	$1,951	$11,949
Trailside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4200 South 875 East	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 873-8057	547	39	14.0	4.8%	416 (76.1%)	10 (1.8%)	27 (4.9%)	57 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.4%)	93.4	42^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	95.8%		94.5	33^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	96.7%	9	59.7	67.0					63.1	75.6	84.9					80.0	75.5		75.5		$10,600	$145	$10,455

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishback Creek Public Academy

How many students attend Fishback Creek Public Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 510 students attended Fishback Creek Public Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Fishback Creek Public Academy?

Students at Fishback Creek Public Academy are 52% African American, 18% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Fishback Creek Public Academy a good school?

Fishback Creek Public Academy ranks 208^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Fishback Creek Public Academy in?

MSD Pike Township

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