The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Math. The lowest is 32% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Fox Hill Elementary School
Fox Hill Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Indianapolis, part of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. The school sits in the 46228 zip code on the city’s northwest side, a residential corridor with a mix of older single‑family homes and newer subdivisions. The housing market in this pocket is moderately priced relative to the broader Indianapolis metro, and rents reflect that middle‑ground affordability.
The most consequential change at Fox Hill began with the 2025‑2026 school year. Greenbriar Elementary School, another Washington Township school that had seen a sustained drop in enrollment, was permanently closed. Its students were consolidated into Fox Hill, which now serves children from both neighborhoods. The school board approved the closure in December 2023, citing declining enrollment and budget pressures. This consolidation means Fox Hill’s attendance boundaries have expanded, and families from the former Greenbriar area now have a different commute and a different school community. Alongside the merger, Fox Hill became the home of the district’s Dual Language Immersion Program, a Spanish‑English program that draws families from across the township. That program, combined with the consolidation, gives Fox Hill a distinct blend of neighborhood and choice‑based enrollment.
The student body is diverse. Black and Hispanic students each make up roughly a third of the enrollment, white students about a fifth, and multiracial students close to a tenth. A modest share of students are Asian. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced‑price meals, a measure that places the school in a middle range for economic need among Marion County elementary schools. The school does not report data for English learner identification or special education services, so a parent wanting to understand those supports would need to ask directly.
Academically, Fox Hill’s overall proficiency across tested subjects sits in the top quarter of all district schools in Marion County, a strong position for an elementary serving a high‑need population. On Indiana’s ILEARN assessments, the school’s math proficiency was above the county median, English language arts was below math but still competitive, science was comparable to math, and social studies was the lowest of the four subjects. The school does not report chronic absenteeism or discipline data in the available records, so it is not possible to assess attendance patterns or behavioral climate from this source.
The district context includes a referendum that went before voters in November 2024. The outcome of that vote could not be confirmed from public search results, but the district framed it as a matter of fiscal health. That referendum will have direct consequences for school funding, programming, and property taxes for residents of Washington Township. Families moving into the Fox Hill attendance zone may want to confirm the current budget situation with the district.
For a parent or resident, Fox Hill Elementary offers a large, diverse elementary school with a recent consolidation that has reshaped its enrollment, a dual‑language program that adds a magnet‑like option, and academic performance that is solidly above average for its county. The mix of neighborhood students and program‑choice families creates a peer environment different from a strictly zoned school. The housing costs in the immediate area are moderate, and the school sits within a district that has recently made tough decisions about enrollment and finances. A family considering Fox Hill should explore the dual‑language program, understand how the Greenbriar merger has affected class sizes and school culture, and check on the district’s post‑referendum financial footing.
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