Skiles Test Elementary School

Summary:

Skiles Test Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the MSD Lawrence Township school district in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of 535.

Skiles Test Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency. In 2023-2024, only 15.69% of Skiles Test students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 27.12% for the district and 38.6-41.8% for the state. In Math, only 17.54% of Skiles Test students were proficient or better, compared to 23.91% for the district and 38.1-52.4% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, compared to 11.7% at Forest Glen Elementary and 13.8% at Clearwater Elementary. Additionally, Skiles Test has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.04%, significantly higher than the 51.48% rate at Forest Glen Elementary and the 48.32% rate at Clearwater Elementary.

The stark differences in academic outcomes between Skiles Test Elementary and the higher-performing schools in the district raise concerns about educational equity and the distribution of resources within the district. Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism, low academic achievement, and the socioeconomic needs of its student population should be a priority for the MSD Lawrence Township district and the community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7001 Johnson Rd
       Indianapolis, IN  46220


(317) 964-4700

District: MSD Lawrence Township

SchoolDigger Rank:
898th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,378 Help


Students who attend Skiles Test Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Belzer Middle School
High:    Lawrence Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.6%
Hispanic:
39.2%
White:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Compare Details Skiles Test Elementary School ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Lawrence Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Skiles Test Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.6%), Hispanic (39.2%), White (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skiles Test Elementary School is 18.8. 7 elementary schools in the MSD Lawrence Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skiles Test Elementary School is $11,378, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the MSD Lawrence Township School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Skiles Test Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MSD Lawrence Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Lawrence Township 282nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Skiles Test Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.28 697th 959 27.3%
2006 49.38 566th 961 41.1%
2007 40.05 697th 985 29.2%
2008 26.17 828th 996 16.9%
2009 19.02 874th 1003 12.9%
2010 27.81 823rd 1009 18.4%
2011 28.07 837th 1025 18.3%
2012 23.80 860th 1015 15.3%
2013 25.67 873rd 1035 15.7%
2014 24.71 891st 1036 14.0%
2015 20.47 902nd 1040 13.3%
2016 15.14 928th 1046 11.3%
2017 14.71 915th 1033 11.4%
2018 14.84 896th 1027 12.8%
2019 13.83 907th 1031 12.0%
2021 11.34 891st 1016 12.3%
2022 9.72 923rd 1020 9.5%
2023 9.12 927th 1016 8.8%
2024 13.23 898th 1010 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Skiles Test Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 474 97 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1989 489 114 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1990 500 131 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1991 439 137 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 432 154 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 462 163 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1994 486 176 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1995 369 172 11 10 1 n/a n/a 8 571
1996 369 172 11 10 1 n/a n/a 8 571
1997 362 167 13 8 1 n/a n/a 8 559
1998 391 219 17 9 3 n/a n/a 1 640
1999 407 223 18 8 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 377 268 17 5 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 356 256 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2002 352 266 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2003 352 266 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2004 306 306 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2005 297 314 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 262 285 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 201 249 6 7 0 n/a n/a 36 499
2008 179 237 4 8 1 n/a n/a 42 471
2009 153 276 5 4 0 n/a n/a 35 473
2010 152 253 5 10 0 n/a n/a 46 466
2011 187 334 7 40 2 0 51 0 621
2012 143 313 7 37 1 0 38 0 539
2013 126 325 5 39 1 0 34 0 530
2014 123 273 5 42 1 0 35 0 479
2015 124 320 5 52 0 0 36 0 537
2016 107 363 7 46 0 1 35 0 559
2017 92 364 7 48 0 1 24 0 536
2018 73 332 5 58 0 1 27 0 496
2019 78 295 1 106 0 1 27 0 508
2020 68 278 1 129 0 1 23 0 500
2021 60 267 1 138 0 1 35 0 502
2022 61 262 1 161 0 0 42 0 527
2023 75 240 1 177 0 0 42 0 535
2024 72 234 1 226 0 0 43 0 576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skiles Test Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 30.1 19.2 6
1989 611 33.1 18.4 6.2
1990 645 34.6 18.6 7.1
1991 596 31.1 19.1 11.1
1992 599 32.1 18.6 9.7
1993 638 33.5 19.0 15.5
1994 685 33.5 20.4 14.9
1995 571 31.3 18.2 16.2
1996 571 31.3 18.2 16.2
1997 559 30.9 18.1 15.2
1998 640 35.3 18.1 17.5
1999 657 36.0 18.3 24.4
2000 669 36.3 18.4 26.9
2001 628 36.3 17.3 28.7
2002 637 37.8 16.9 33.3
2003 637 37.8 16.9 33.3
2004 635 38.0 16.7 36.4
2005 626 37.0 16.9 43.6
2006 561 35.5 15.8 44.7
2007 499 n/a n/a 47.7
2008 471 32.0 14.7 54.3
2009 473 29.0 16.3 57.8
2010 466 26.0 17.9 64.5
2011 621 31.3 19.7 56
2012 539 32.0 16.8 66.4
2013 530 33.0 16.0 69.1
2014 479 29.0 16.5 67.2
2015 537 31.0 17.3 71.7
2016 559 31.0 18.0 71.4
2017 536 32.3 16.5 75.6
2018 496 28.2 17.5 81.7
2019 508 27.0 18.8 66.1
2020 500 26.0 19.2 63
2021 502 27.0 18.5 65.7
2022 527 35.0 15.0 58.4
2023 535 32.0 16.7 68
2024 576 30.5 18.8 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skiles Test Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 30.1 19.2 6
1989 611 33.1 18.4 6.2
1990 645 34.6 18.6 7.1
1991 596 31.1 19.1 11.1
1992 599 32.1 18.6 9.7
1993 638 33.5 19.0 15.5
1994 685 33.5 20.4 14.9
1995 571 31.3 18.2 16.2
1996 571 31.3 18.2 16.2
1997 559 30.9 18.1 15.2
1998 640 35.3 18.1 17.5
1999 657 36.0 18.3 24.4
2000 669 36.3 18.4 26.9
2001 628 36.3 17.3 28.7
2002 637 37.8 16.9 33.3
2003 637 37.8 16.9 33.3
2004 635 38.0 16.7 36.4
2005 626 37.0 16.9 43.6
2006 561 35.5 15.8 44.7
2007 499 n/a n/a 47.7
2008 471 32.0 14.7 54.3
2009 473 29.0 16.3 57.8
2010 466 26.0 17.9 64.5
2011 621 31.3 19.7 56
2012 539 32.0 16.8 66.4
2013 530 33.0 16.0 69.1
2014 479 29.0 16.5 67.2
2015 537 31.0 17.3 71.7
2016 559 31.0 18.0 71.4
2017 536 32.3 16.5 75.6
2018 496 28.2 17.5 81.7
2019 508 27.0 18.8 66.1
2020 500 26.0 19.2 63
2021 502 27.0 18.5 65.7
2022 527 35.0 15.0 58.4
2023 535 32.0 16.7 68
2024 576 30.5 18.8 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Skiles Test Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $802 (7.3%) $10,259 (92.7%) $11,061
2020 $632 (6.1%) $9,702 (93.9%) $10,334
2021 $924 (8.3%) $10,146 (91.6%) $11,071
2022 $1,582 (13.9%) $9,796 (86.1%) $11,378

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 907th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 927th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skiles Test Elementary School)26.818.2
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Lawrence Township)34.125.2
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Skiles Test Elementary School)33.918.2
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (MSD Lawrence Township)45.235.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Skiles Test Elementary School)21.915
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Lawrence Township)34.525.4
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Skiles Test Elementary School)42.57.5
 35%
   4th Grade Math (MSD Lawrence Township)42.428.2
 14.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Skiles Test Elementary School)15.113.8
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (MSD Lawrence Township)3119.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Skiles Test Elementary School)25.412.5
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Lawrence Township)35.523.5
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Skiles Test Elementary School)23.86.3
 17.6%
   5th Grade Math (MSD Lawrence Township)38.921.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Skiles Test Elementary School)11.16.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (MSD Lawrence Township)33.223.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Skiles Test Elementary School)27.910.9
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Lawrence Township)3831
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Skiles Test Elementary School)19.17.8
 11.3%
   6th Grade Math (MSD Lawrence Township)36.525.2
 11.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Skiles Test Elementary School)20.67.8
 12.8%
   6th Grade Science (MSD Lawrence Township)29.322.9
 6.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students508535
 5.3%
African American295240
 18.6%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic106177
 67%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7875
 3.8%
Two or More Races2742
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%68%
 1.9%


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Students who attend Skiles Test Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belzer Middle School
High : Lawrence Central High School

Skiles Test Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 576 students attended Skiles Test Elementary School.

Students at Skiles Test Elementary School are 41% African American, 39% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% Two or more races.


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