The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in Math. The lowest is 4% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Piloted Schools
pilotED Schools is a small public charter school district in Marion County, Indiana, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates a single campus, Bethel Park Elementary. With an enrollment of several hundred students, the district is small for its grade band. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is diverse. A substantial share of students are Black, with a meaningful share identifying as Hispanic. The remaining students are roughly split between white and multiracial. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these figures.
State testing results from Indiana’s ILEARN assessments show that overall proficiency across math, English language arts, and science is below the midpoint among Marion County’s districts. In math, about one in every five tested students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, about one in every eight students did so. In science, roughly one in every eight students met that bar. In social studies, which is tested only at fifth grade, a very small share of students reached proficiency. These are the most recent available results, and they represent a point-in-time snapshot. A parent considering this district may want to discuss academic support and intervention approaches with the school to understand the full instructional picture.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable area of concern. The rate of chronic absenteeism places the district below the midpoint among its county peers, meaning a substantial share of students miss a significant number of school days. This is a metric families may want to explore further with the district, as it can affect both individual learning and classroom momentum.
On the financial side, per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range among Marion County’s districts, landing in the upper half of that group. This suggests that the district’s per-student funding is broadly comparable to many of its neighbors, neither notably lean nor especially generous.
Publicly reported information indicates that pilotED Schools is a small, single-campus charter district with limited coverage in public accounts. No clearly dated, lasting parent-relevant changes were found in a search of recent district developments. The district’s website and direct communication would be the most reliable sources for current programming, enrichment opportunities, and school culture details.
In terms of setting, the district sits within Marion County, which is Indianapolis and its surrounding communities. The specific neighborhood context for Bethel Park Elementary was not available in the data. For a family looking at this district, the academic proficiency picture and the absenteeism rate are the two most concrete areas to investigate further. The district’s grade range, small size, and single-campus structure mean it offers a contained elementary experience, which may appeal to families seeking a close-knit school environment.
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