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Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School
PublicElementaryGrades 1–5
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220 · (317) 226-4259 · Part of Indianapolis Public Schools
Students
228
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Setting
City
Grades
1–5
What stands out about Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Illinois’s public schools
- Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 35.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency68%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts79%
State average 42.6%
Location
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2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 138
Grade 236
Grade 351
Grade 460
Grade 543
Enrollment over time
352’20
314’21
300’22
304’23
228’24
Down 35.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 39%White 31%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 8%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.