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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46221


At a glance
12
Schools
7,002
Students
3
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedDecatur High Ability Academy7th of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools
Biggest riser
Stephen Decatur Elementary School up 13 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
William Penn Middle School - a STEM School 10.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
1★
0★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 46221 zip code area in Indiana is home to 10 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, which are part of the MSD Decatur Township and Indianapolis Public Schools districts. While the schools in this area face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, there are a few standout performers that parents should consider.

The Decatur High Ability Academy, an elementary school serving grades 3-6, stands out with exceptional test scores, with 74-85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science across all grades. Another high-performing school is Blue Academy, which has above-average test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district. At the high school level, Decatur Central High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.4%.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, resource allocation, and student demographics across the schools in the 46221 zip code area. Some schools, such as William Penn School 49 and Daniel Webster School 46, have lower test scores compared to the top-performing schools. This suggests a need for the school districts to address equity and ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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