The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Math. The lowest is 27% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on In Math & Science Academy
IN Math & Science Academy is a charter school district serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Marion County, Indiana. The network currently operates as a single school with the same name, though publicly reported information indicates recent expansion: a new STEM-focused K–6 campus has opened in Indianapolis, and the grade span has been extended to include high school grades 11–12 at the main campus. The data available for this profile reflects the K–8 structure, so readers should be aware that the district’s offerings may now extend beyond what is captured here.
Academically, this district performs relatively well compared with other Marion County districts. On the state’s ILEARN assessments, a little more than half of students met proficiency in math, a smaller share did so in English language arts, and about half passed science. Social studies, tested only in grade five, showed a lower proficiency rate. Overall, when combining all tested subjects, the district’s proficiency index places it in the top quarter of the county’s districts. Chronic absenteeism is also lower than many nearby districts, landing in the county’s top quarter as well. These are encouraging signs for a school that emphasizes math and science.
The student body is primarily Black and Hispanic, together accounting for the vast majority of enrollment. White students and students of two or more races each make up a very small share. The district’s total enrollment is modest for a K–8 setting. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, on students with disabilities, and on English learners were not available, so a family may want to ask the school directly about these populations and the supports available.
The district’s per-pupil current spending sits near the midpoint among Marion County districts, on the lower side of the middle range. This suggests a leaner operation, which is common for charter schools. No information on class sizes, teacher qualifications, or course offerings was provided, so those are gaps a parent would need to investigate.
Because the school’s name and stated focus point to a STEM-oriented curriculum, families whose children are especially interested in math and science may find this a natural fit. The relatively strong academic results and low absenteeism are positive indicators. The extension into high school grades is new and publicly reported, so families considering a long-term pathway through the district should confirm the current upper-grade program and its offerings. The absence of high school graduation data is simply because the district’s tested grades end at eighth grade in the available records.
This is a small, focused charter network in a large urban county. It serves a predominantly Black and Hispanic student population and has posted achievement that stands out among its county peers. A parent weighing options should verify the most current grade configuration and campus locations, talk to the school about student support services, and assess whether the STEM emphasis aligns with their child’s interests and needs.
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