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Merle Sidener Gifted Academy

2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 300 students in grades 2-8, Merle Sidener Gifted Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Merle Sidener Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy's student population of 300 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
300 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Merle Sidener Gifted Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#27 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Merle Sidener Gifted Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merle Sidener Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merle Sidener Gifted Academy's ranking?
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is ranked #27 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Merle Sidener Gifted Academy often compared to?
Merle Sidener Gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Center For Inquiry School 84 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Merle Sidener Gifted Academy?
300 students attend Merle Sidener Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merle Sidener Gifted Academy?
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merle Sidener Gifted Academy offer ?
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Merle Sidener Gifted Academy part of?
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Merle Sidener Gifted Academy located?
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is located in the Glendale neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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