Top Rankings
MSD Wayne 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 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 16,094 students in MSD Wayne Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Wayne Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
16,094 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
983 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MSD Wayne Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
15%
% Black
38%
14%
% White
21%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,983 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,721 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$241 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,983
$13,125
Spending / Student
$15,721
$12,758
Best MSD Wayne Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robey Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8700 W 30th
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Ben Davis University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Gr: 10-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Gr: 9 | 1,243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6740 W Morris
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8000
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 N Sigsbee St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6900
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Chapelwood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6400
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 S Lynhurst
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Gr: 7-8 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Stout Field Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3820 W Bradbury
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Ben Davis High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 3,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7320 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-8800
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-8800
Gr: 7-8 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9035 W Morris St
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 988-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 988-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Chapel Glen Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Lansdowne Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6500
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Rhoades Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 Dunlap Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
North Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6950 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6100
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Area 31 Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
1200 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District manages 17 public schools serving 16,094 students.
What is the rank of MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District is ranked #323 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Wayne Township School District?
38% of MSD Wayne Township School District students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Wayne Township School District?
MSD Wayne Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Wayne Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,721 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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