Summary:
The 11 elementary schools located in the 46226 zip code of Indianapolis, Indiana serve a diverse student population from pre-K through 8th grade, with a mix of public, public charter, and private schools. While the schools face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and wide performance gaps, a few standout institutions are leading the way in academic achievement.
The The Nature School of Central Indiana, a public charter school, stands out with the highest overall test scores, with 28.26% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 18.48% in Math. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 27.1%. Circle City Preparatory Elementary School, another public charter, has the second-highest test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 33.7%. PLA at George H Fisher School 93, a public charter, rounds out the top three with 17.37% proficient or better in ELA and 31.91% in Math.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges across the schools, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 19.8% at Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 to 51.6% at Indy Steam Academy. Additionally, most schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Addressing these disparities will require a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes for all students in the 46226 zip code.
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