Top Rankings
MSD Lawrence Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 16,502 students in MSD Lawrence Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Lawrence Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
16,502 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
879 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MSD Lawrence Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#308 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
15%
% Black
45%
13%
% White
16%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,340 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$220 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,340
$13,222
Spending / Student
$11,728
$12,852
Best MSD Lawrence Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 934 students
Rank: #22.
Amy Beverland Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11650 Fox Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Grades: 1-6
| 808 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8502 E 82nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4600
Grades: 1-6
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 E 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4200
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4200
Grades: 1-6
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7802 N Hague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,832 students
Rank: #66.
Oaklandon Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6702 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4800
Grades: 1-6
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6345 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4500
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4500
Grades: K-6
| 700 students
Rank: #88.
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E 63rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,319 students
Rank: #99.
Lawrence Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,417 students
Rank: #1010.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10833 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Grades: 1-6
| 679 students
Rank: #1111.
Belzer Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7555 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Grades: 7-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #1212.
Skiles Test Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Johnson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #1313.
Winding Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11825 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6800
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6800
Grades: 1-6
| 599 students
Rank: #1414.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7510 E 53rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4300
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4300
Grades: 1-6
| 714 students
Rank: #1515.
Brook Park Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5259 N David St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4100
Grades: 1-6
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
6501 Sunnysdie Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 423-8200
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 423-8200
Grades: PK-K
| 1,328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckenzie Career Center
Vocational School
7250 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-8000
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-8000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District manages 17 public schools serving 16,502 students.
What is the rank of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District is ranked #309 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Lawrence Township School District?
45% of MSD Lawrence Township School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Lawrence Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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