The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Math. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastridge Elementary School
Eastridge Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade and is part of MSD Warren Township on the east side of Indianapolis. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school. The school enrolls a mid-sized student body for its grade band, with classes distributed fairly evenly across each elementary year. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which places the school in a higher-need category and may mean it receives additional federal funding, though Title I status was not specified in available data.
The student body is diverse. The largest group of students is Black, followed by Hispanic students. White students and multiracial students make up smaller shares, with very small numbers of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students represented. This composition reflects the school's location within a broad, varied section of Indianapolis, where demographic patterns shift by neighborhood.
On state assessments, Eastridge's overall proficiency index placed it in the top quartile among schools in Marion County when compared to others in the same county. That sounds strong, but it is worth looking at the specific results more closely. In math, roughly three in ten students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, about two in ten did. In science, a similar share of tested students reached proficiency. These are low absolute rates, but because many schools in the county also have low rates, Eastridge's relative standing is higher than the county median. A parent moving from a district with higher typical scores may find these numbers concerning; a parent accustomed to the broader urban context in Marion County may see them as typical for a high-poverty elementary school. Either way, the figures are a concrete starting point for a conversation with the school about academic support and intervention strategies.
Data on special education and English learner populations was not available in the materials reviewed. A parent whose child receives those services would want to ask the school about staffing ratios and program specifics directly. Likewise, no information was found on chronic absenteeism rates, staff-to-student ratios, or discipline patterns, so this picture of the school is incomplete on those fronts. The district search for recent changes turned up little of lasting impact.
The housing market around Eastridge reflects a moderately affordable part of the Indianapolis area. Home values in the ZIP code are below the statewide average and have seen a slight recent dip, while rents are modest and have risen at a typical pace. This suggests the neighborhood is not under intense price pressure. For a family renting, the estimated monthly cost is below the national share of median income. For a family buying, the estimated mortgage payment is comparable to the rent in the area, which can make homeownership a viable option here.
The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate or secondary-level pathway data to report. A family choosing Eastridge will need to look ahead to the middle and high school options within Warren Township to understand the full academic trajectory. The district itself covers a large area on the east side of Indianapolis, including a mix of established subdivisions, commercial corridors, and older housing stock. The school's immediate surroundings along East 10th Street are primarily residential with some commercial presence, and the drive to downtown Indianapolis is moderate.
Eastridge Elementary is a school where high poverty and low absolute test scores are facts, but where performance relative to nearby peers is stronger than the raw numbers might suggest. For a family in the Warren Township attendance zone, the decision may come down to how those numbers align with their expectations, and what additional support the school provides beyond what the data captures.
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