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Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School

PublicElementaryGrades 1–5

2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220 · (317) 226-4259 · Part of Indianapolis Public Schools

Washington Township’s School Grade C− better than 23% of Indiana school districts

Directions
Students
228
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Setting
City
Grades
1–5
The gist

What stands out about Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School

  • Its own letter, A+: reading and math results near the top of Indiana’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 36 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 35.2% since 2020–21

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency68%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts79%
State average 42.6%

Its own letter, A+, places these results among Indiana’s 1,697 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 138
Grade 236
Grade 351
Grade 460
Grade 543
Enrollment over time
352’20
314’21
300’22
304’23
228’24

Down 35.2% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Black 39%White 31%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 8%Asian 3%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School from Washington Township families.

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Indiana’s other public schools; Washington Township’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.