School Score

Below average

30/100

Indianapolis, Indiana · 2022-23

Indianapolis Public Schools

Serving 22,000 students in 70 schools, Indianapolis Public Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 13% · Reading: 15% · Graduation: 79%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

13%

District-wide

↓ 13.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

15%

District-wide

↓ 14.0% vs US

Graduation rate

79%

4-year

Enrollment

22,000

70 schools

Indianapolis proficiency

13% / 15%

"Indianapolis Public Schools students reached 13% math proficiency and 15% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 28% / 30% state averages."

Source: NCES + Indiana DOE

Graduation rate

79%

"Indianapolis Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 79%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$18,500

"Indianapolis Public Schools spends $18,500 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Indianapolis Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Indianapolis Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

13%

here

28%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 50%

Reading proficiency

15%

here

30%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 48%

Graduation rate

79%

here

87%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 9%

Student-teacher ratio

14.2:1

here

16.3:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

100%

here

47.8%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Indianapolis Public Schools a good school district?▾

Indianapolis Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 30/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 13% math and 15% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?▾

Indianapolis Public Schools operates 70 public schools serving 22,000 students in and around Indianapolis, Indiana.

What is Indianapolis Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Indianapolis Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 79%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Indianapolis Public Schools spend per student?▾

Indianapolis Public Schools spends approximately $18,500 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Indianapolis Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Indianapolis Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.