The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Impact Academy 3
Impact Academy 3 is a small regular public school in Indianapolis that serves kindergarten through twelfth grade. It sits within the Indianapolis Public Schools district, a large urban system that has adopted a zone-based enrollment model giving families some choice across schools and programs rather than a single neighborhood assignment.
Enrollment is very small, with fewer than five dozen students across all grades. The student body is predominantly white, with Black students making up a notable minority and smaller shares of students who are Asian, Hispanic, or of two or more races. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available in the data, nor were counts for students with disabilities or English learners. These gaps mean that a parent considering the school would want to ask directly about the supports and resources available for different student populations.
Academically, the state testing results present a challenging picture. On the ILEARN assessments for grades three through eight, no student scored at the proficient level in math, and a small share reached proficiency in English language arts. Science results for that grade band were suppressed by the state due to very low test-taker numbers, and a similar suppression applied to social studies results from an earlier year. When placed against other public schools in Marion County using a proficiency index, Impact Academy 3 falls in the bottom quartile. A parent should treat these results as a clear signal to investigate further, asking about instruction, curriculum, and what interventions or supports the school offers to raise academic performance.
No graduation rate data were available, which is worth noting because the school does serve high school grades, including seniors. Without a reported rate, a family cannot assess how well the school prepares students to complete their degrees. Chronic absenteeism data were also not reported, so that dimension of student engagement is similarly unclear.
The school does not operate as a charter or magnet school. It is a regular public school, though it exists within a district that has established Innovation Network Schools, a model where some schools are run by independent operators while remaining part of the district. The data did not indicate whether Impact Academy 3 is itself an Innovation Network school, so a parent would need to confirm the school's exact governance status and what that means for autonomy, staffing, and programming.
The surrounding housing market shows home values that are markedly lower than the statewide average, and rents that have been rising moderately. These figures suggest that the neighborhood is relatively affordable compared to much of Indiana, which may be relevant for families considering a move.
Overall, Impact Academy 3 is a very small school serving a wide grade span. The academic achievement data on the state assessments are weak, and key indicators like graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, and free-lunch eligibility are absent from the available record. Families who are considering this school should expect to engage directly with the principal and teachers to understand the academic program, the support systems for students who are not yet proficient, and the school's track record with high school completion.
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