The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Math. The lowest is 21% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Paramount Cottage Home
Paramount Cottage Home is a single-school charter district serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Indianapolis. It operates as its own district, meaning the school and the central office are one and the same. That structure gives the school autonomy in curriculum and operations but also means it lacks the economies of scale a larger district might offer.
On the 2024-25 state ILEARN assessments, the district's math proficiency rate is above the midpoint among Marion County's districts. Its English language arts proficiency rate is also strong relative to the county. Science and social studies proficiency rates are lower, however. The overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places Paramount Cottage Home in the top quartile among Marion County's districts. Because the school serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation data, and state testing covers only grades three through five, so the picture is limited to those students.
A significant concern is chronic absenteeism. The rate is above the midpoint among county districts, meaning a substantial share of students are absent frequently. This pattern can disrupt learning for individual students and the classroom as a whole. Families considering this school may want to ask what programs the school offers to improve attendance and what barriers families face in getting children to school regularly.
The student body is majority Black, with a sizeable share of White and Hispanic students and a smaller multiracial group. Data on the percentage of students from low-income households was not reported, nor were figures for students with disabilities or English learners. Those are notable gaps. Without those numbers, it is harder to gauge the level of need in the building or what support services are in place.
Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range among Marion County's districts. That may mean fewer resources for classroom materials, support staff, or enrichment compared with many neighboring districts. Staffing ratios, course access, and discipline data were not available, so a parent would need to raise those questions directly with the school.
The district brief turned up no recent curricular overhauls, referendum votes, or property-tax changes. What a family sees now is likely the consistent operating reality.
In sum, Paramount Cottage Home offers solid reading and math outcomes on state assessments relative to other Marion County elementary districts, but its science and social studies scores are weaker. Chronic absenteeism is a clear soft spot. The school is a small, autonomous charter in an urban setting, with a student body that is predominantly Black and a spending level on the lower side. Families who prioritize the district's relative strengths in early literacy and numeracy may find it a good fit, but they should explore attendance patterns, the school's approach to science and social studies, and what supports are available for students who need extra help.
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