Msd Warren Township, IN - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Msd Warren Township

MSD Warren Township is a large public school district serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Marion County, Indiana. With an enrollment that makes it one of the bigger districts in the county, it covers a wide area that includes parts of Indianapolis as well as the town of New Palestine. The district's footprint spans a range of neighborhoods with varying housing costs — some zip codes in the district are more affordable, while others are notably higher — so families will find a mix of housing options.

The student body is highly diverse. A majority of students are Black, with a substantial Latino population, a smaller share of White students, and a notable percentage of students who identify as two or more races. This diversity shapes the peer environment. The district operates a network of elementary, intermediate, and middle schools, plus Warren Central High School, a career center called Walker Career Center, and an online academy. That means there are multiple pathways and program options within the district, though specific offerings were not detailed in the available data.

On state assessments, the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades in the most recent year was modest. Proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science for grades three through eight all fell in the low twenties or below, with social studies at the fifth-grade level even lower. These are soft spots. When placed among the many districts in Marion County, however, MSD Warren Township’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint — meaning its performance, while modest in absolute terms, is better than a typical district in the county. A parent considering this district may want to ask the school directly about academic support programs, intervention strategies, and how the district is working to raise those numbers.

A notable strength: chronic absenteeism, a challenge in many urban districts, is relatively low here. On that measure, the district ranks in the top quartile among Marion County’s districts, meaning students are attending school at rates that compare favorably with peers across the county. The district’s per-pupil spending falls in the middle range but in the lower half of the county, suggesting it operates with typical resources for the area.

No recent major changes or initiatives were publicly reported for the district, so the picture is largely one of stability in terms of district leadership and direction.

The housing market in the district skews toward the moderately priced side compared to national averages. Rents are generally below the national figure, and home values, while varying by zip code, tend to be lower than the national median. That makes the district more accessible for families looking for an affordable entry point into the Indianapolis housing market.

Overall, MSD Warren Township offers a large, diverse educational setting with a broad array of schools and a career-focused high school option. Its academic outcomes are modest but above the median for its county, and its attendance patterns are a relative bright spot. A family that values diversity, a wide range of school choices within one district, and a location in the Indianapolis area with relatively affordable housing may find it a practical fit — especially if they are prepared to look into the district’s academic support structures.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

11,440

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

Black 55%

White 14%

Asian 0%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

21%

25%

Gr 4

21%

27%

Gr 5

20%

25%

Gr 6

22%

24%

Gr 7

14%

23%

Gr 8

20%

24%

Math

Gr 3

26%

33%

Gr 4

25%

32%

Gr 5

15%

16%

Gr 6

13%

22%

Gr 7

14%

Gr 8

11%

Science

Gr 4

16%

24%

Gr 6

18%

21%

Social studies

Gr 5

11%

18%

Schools in this District

16 schools are officially reported under this district.

Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle

Warren Early Childhood Center

Liberty Park Elementary School

Brookview Elementary School

Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl

Eastridge Elementary School

Grassy Creek Elementary School

Hawthorne Elementary School

Lakeside Elementary School

Lowell Elementary School

Pleasant Run Elementary School

Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle

Sunny Heights Elementary School

Walker Career Center

Warren Central High School

Warren Online Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

18%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

22%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

19%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

14%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$232,885

Year-over-year change-0.1%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$117K to $382K

vs. state typical0.91x

vs. national typical0.63x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
46239	Indianapolis	$295K	+1.1%	33.7%
46229	Indianapolis	$220K	-1.2%	26.1%
46219	Indianapolis	$189K	-0.2%	22.0%
46203	Indianapolis	$172K	-0.8%	9.1%
46226	Indianapolis	$165K	-0.6%	4.3%
46235	Indianapolis	$218K	-0.2%	4.1%
46163	New Palestine	$382K	+2.0%	0.8%
46218	Indianapolis	$117K	-3.5%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,556/mo

Year-over-year change+4.1%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$984 to $1,945/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
46239	Indianapolis	$1,945	+6.9%	33.7%
46229	Indianapolis	$1,607	+2.9%	26.1%
46219	Indianapolis	$984	+1.0%	22.0%
46203	Indianapolis	$1,487	+5.3%	9.1%
46226	Indianapolis	$1,123	+3.8%	4.3%
46235	Indianapolis	$1,717	+2.0%	4.1%
46218	Indianapolis	$1,146	+1.8%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,175/mo

Home price / national median income2.8x

Annual rent / national median income22.3%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$381/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$256,584 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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