The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Math. The lowest is 60% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on New Britton Elementary School
New Britton Elementary School serves prekindergarten through fourth grade in Fishers, Indiana, part of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet.
Fishers itself is a fast-growing, predominantly residential suburb of Indianapolis, with a mix of subdivisions, retail centers, and a walkable downtown district known as the Nickel Plate District. The city has invested heavily in pedestrian infrastructure and parks, including a multipurpose trail system and a newer waterfront park on Geist Reservoir. Major employers include the school district itself, financial services firms, and entertainment venues. The housing market in the area reflects the desirability of the community, with home values well above the national median and rents that are also above average, making it a relatively expensive place to live for families seeking to buy or rent.
The school’s enrollment is large for an elementary school serving only through fourth grade. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students, a smaller share of Asian students, and a small share of Black students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the share of students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
New Britton’s academic performance, measured by the state’s ILEARN assessments, places it in the top quartile among schools in Hamilton County when considering overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, a strong majority of students scored at a proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, about two in three students met that same bar, a solid result. On the science assessment, which is administered to a smaller group of students at this level, a similar share performed proficiently. Participation rates for the math and English tests were very high, which strengthens the reliability of those results. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is reported, and data on chronic absenteeism was also missing.
Program offerings at New Britton were not detailed in the available data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about enrichment activities, arts, and support services. The district brief noted little in the way of recent structural changes, suggesting a period of relative stability for the school system.
Overall, New Britton Elementary presents as a high-performing school in an affluent, growing suburban community. Its academic results are strong, particularly in math, and its student body is relatively diverse for the area. The combination of a competitive housing market and a school that delivers above-average outcomes makes this a place that fits families who are able to invest in the local housing market and are looking for a school with consistently solid state test results. The absence of information on special education and English learner populations means families with children who have those needs should reach out to the school directly to understand what support is available.
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