The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in Math. The lowest is 7% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Christian Park School 82
Christian Park School 82 is a pre-kindergarten through sixth grade regular public school in Indianapolis, part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district. It serves a modest student body in a zip code where home values are moderate and rents have risen over the past year, while home prices have seen a slight decline—consistent with broader economic trends. The school’s enrollment is small for its grade band, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families in the area face economic challenges.
State testing results from the 2024–2025 school year are available for mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies. Across all tested subjects, the share of students reaching proficiency is low. In math, about one in six students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, that figure is closer to one in twelve. Science and social studies results show similarly low proficiency rates. When compared to other schools within Marion County, Christian Park School 82’s overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint. These numbers suggest that the majority of students are not meeting state benchmarks, a pattern that a parent may want to explore further with the school to understand what academic supports and interventions are in place.
The student body is diverse in composition. White students make up the largest group, followed by Hispanic students, Black students, and a small share of students who identify as two or more races. Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native populations are not represented in the reported data. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data reviewed.
Because Christian Park School 82 ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider. No information was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access, so it is not possible to speak to those dimensions of school life.
A key feature of this school’s context is that it sits within the Indianapolis Public Schools system, which uses a zone-based enrollment model. Families in the district can apply to any IPS school through a centralized application process rather than being assigned solely based on neighborhood. The district also runs Innovation Network Schools, some of which are managed by external operators while remaining part of the district. This means that Christian Park School 82 is one option among many, and families who are weighing this school may want to consider the full range of educational models the district offers, including Montessori, Dual Language, STEM, and International Baccalaureate programs available elsewhere in IPS. The district has experienced a considerable decline in enrollment over the past decade, a trend that has implications for funding and program continuity across all of its schools.
For a family considering Christian Park School 82, the academic picture is the central question. The proficiency rates are low relative to county peers, and the school does not appear to offer specialized magnet or innovation pathways that might distinguish it within IPS. The surrounding housing market is relatively affordable, and the school’s small size may appeal to some families who prefer a more intimate setting. However, without more information on academic interventions, enrichment, or student supports beyond what the test scores provide, a parent may want to speak directly with school staff and visit to get a clearer sense of the learning environment.
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