Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 46228


Summary:

The 46228 zip code in Indianapolis, Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Fox Hill Elementary School and Crooked Creek Elementary School. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds, with significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and other minority students.

Based on the available data, Crooked Creek Elementary School appears to be the stronger performing school overall. It has a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Fox Hill Elementary School. In the 2023-2024 school year, 47.73% of Crooked Creek students were proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to 39.8% at Fox Hill. Crooked Creek also outperformed Fox Hill in English Language Arts.

Both schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, with over 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, MSD Washington Township, the district that oversees these schools, spends a comparable amount per student at each school, with Crooked Creek spending $13,553 per student and Fox Hill spending $13,076 per student. The higher chronic absenteeism rate at Fox Hill (20.7%) compared to Crooked Creek (13.2%) is a concern that may require further investigation and intervention.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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