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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46222


At a glance
12
Schools
4,234
Students
6
Districts
Top rankedCold Spring School620th of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools
Biggest riser
Cold Spring School up 160 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School 8.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 46222 zip code of Indianapolis, Indiana is home to 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and 3 alternative schools, serving students from a range of backgrounds. While the overall academic performance in the area is mixed, a few schools stand out as strong performers, such as Cold Spring School, a public magnet elementary school with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district average. Another high-performing school is Herron-Riverside High School, a public charter high school with the highest SAT scores among the high schools in the area.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the 46222 zip code. For example, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School and the Excel Center for Adult Learners struggled with low proficiency rates and rankings compared to the traditional public and charter schools. This suggests that students in the 46222 zip code may not have equal access to quality education, and addressing these disparities should be a priority.

Additionally, the data highlights the unique challenges faced by alternative and adult schools in the area, which tend to have lower performance metrics than the traditional public and charter schools. The consistently high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools in the 46222 zip code is also a concerning trend that likely contributes to the overall academic challenges in the area. Addressing attendance issues and providing additional support for economically disadvantaged students could be key strategies for improving educational outcomes in the 46222 zip code.

Ranking:
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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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