The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in Math. The lowest is 17% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on New Augusta Public Academy - South
New Augusta Public Academy - South is a regular public elementary school in Indianapolis, part of the MSD Pike Township district, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is located on the northwestern side of the city, in a part of Marion County that is largely residential and suburban in feel, with a mix of single-family homes and apartment complexes. The buildings and streets in this area give the sense of a mid-20th-century suburban corridor that has seen ongoing infill and commercial development.
The student body at New Augusta Public Academy - South is around the size typical for an elementary school in this grade band. The enrollment shows a notably high share of students from low-income households, which is a relevant factor for families considering the school's resource base and support services. Racially, the school serves a predominantly Black student population, with a substantial Hispanic minority and a small share of white and multiracial students. The school does not report data on students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education programs and language support.
State testing results from Indiana's ILEARN assessments for the most recent available year show that the school's performance in math, English language arts, science, and social studies is below the levels that many families look for when choosing an elementary school. In math, roughly a quarter of students met the state's proficiency standard. In English language arts, about one in five students reached that level. Science proficiency was similar to math, and social studies proficiency was lower still. The school's participation rates on the tests were high, which gives confidence that these results reflect the tested student body. When compared to other districts in Marion County, this school's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint of the county's districts, which puts it in a different light than the raw numbers alone suggest. That said, for a family focused on absolute proficiency rates rather than relative standing, the results are modest.
New Augusta Public Academy - South is a neighborhood school with no charter or magnet designation. The district brief found little in the way of recent, lasting changes to report, so a parent should expect a stable but not heavily promoted school environment. The school does not offer high school programs or graduation data, as it serves only elementary grades. The housing market in the immediate area, reflected by the ZIP code where the school sits, shows home values and rents that are generally in line with national benchmarks, and the area is a relatively affordable part of the Indianapolis metro. The national economic context is one of moderate mortgage rates and stable unemployment, which may matter for families weighing a move into the attendance zone.
For parents considering this school, it offers a typical elementary experience within a large urban district, with a diverse student population and a high concentration of economic need. The academic performance data is a soft spot, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what interventions, supports, or curriculum changes are in place. The school's relative standing within Marion County is not as low as the raw proficiency numbers might appear, but the numbers themselves are what they are. There are no advanced academic programs or specialized course access data reported here, so conversations with the school about gifted services, enrichment, and academic intervention are advisable. The setting is a working-to-middle-class suburban area of a major city, and the school draws from that local community. For a family that values a diverse, neighborhood-anchored elementary school and is prepared to engage with the school around academic support, New Augusta Public Academy - South is a straightforward choice within the Pike Township system. For those prioritizing higher absolute test scores, it may not be the best fit.
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