Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School

Public School

Level: 1

Grades: 01 - 05

Address: 2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Phone: (317) 226-4259

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

304

Total Students

of 489 in 2024

Academic Performance

EZ Schoolz Rating

out of 100

State Ranking

Ranked 2 of 489 (2024)

Among schools at the same level in the state

Test Scores

ILEARN

Math • Grade All grades • 2023

Percent of Students Meeting Standard 80.3%

Performance Distribution

Level 1 (Below)

19 students (7.1%)

Level 2 (Approaching)

34 students (12.6%)

Level 3 (Met)

87 students (32.3%)

Level 4 (Exceeded)

129 students (48.0%)

Student Body

Total Students

304

Diversity

Very High

Simpson index 71/100

Free / Reduced Lunch

45.4%

of student body

Race & Ethnicity

White 37.8% (115)
Black 29.9% (91)
Hispanic / Latino 21.1% (64)
Two or More Races 9.9% (30)
Asian 1.3% (4)

Reviews

3.7 /5

Based on 6 reviews

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Parent

June 04, 2019

"Horrible school, only sounds good in theory. School is run by bullies. IPS ensures that students are not successful by mismanaging funding, policies, bullies, etc. the middle school is particularly awful. Most people who send their kids here regret it. The culture here is centered around narcissism. The lack of empathy is very difficult for normal kids to deal with."

Parent

December 15, 2019

"This is such a wonderful school - we are so impressed! The curriculum is awesome and so interesting and inclusive! My son's teacher is always going the extra mile to create challenging and interesting lessons for the whole class to engage in. There are so many extra circular actives it's really hard to choose what to do. Also, the administration is fabulously wonderful. Everyone is friendly and helpful with great communication. Anything anything relevant is happening we get an email, a call, and a text alongside a weekly newsletter and a classroom newsletter. This school is the best!"

Parent

March 02, 2021

"My two children have loved being at this school. The teachers and administration are excellent and I have high expectations. I would recommend this school to parents who have engaged and smart kids who enjoy learning."