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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46236


At a glance
10
Schools
8,122
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedForest Glen Elementary School294th of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools
Biggest riser
Amy Beverland Elementary up 80 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 14 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
2★
1★
0★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 46236 zip code area in Indiana is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the MSD Lawrence Township school district. While the schools serve a diverse student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, there is a significant performance gap between the top-performing and struggling schools in the area.

The standout schools in the 46236 zip code are Forest Glen Elementary School and Amy Beverland Elementary, both of which rank among the top schools in Indiana and have significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. In contrast, schools like Sunnyside Elementary struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels.

The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also tending to have the lowest test scores. However, there is also evidence of potential for improvement, as Fall Creek Valley Middle School has shown progress in its state ranking over the past few years. Addressing these achievement gaps and supporting economically disadvantaged students will be crucial for improving overall educational outcomes in the 46236 zip code area.

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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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