Serving 620 students in grades 6, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Meridian 6th Grade 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
38%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is ranked #676 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy often compared to?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Center Grove Middle School Central, Center Grove Middle School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
620 students attend Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy offer ?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy part of?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is part of Perry Township Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy located?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is located in the Hill Valley Estates neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Hill Valley Estates.
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