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Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
3651 N Kiel Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46224 · (317) 226-4296 · Part of Indianapolis Public Schools
Students
391
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
56%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 42.6%
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3651 N Kiel Ave, Indianapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K40
Kindergarten72
Grade 163
Grade 248
Grade 364
Grade 462
Grade 542
Enrollment over time
348’20
381’21
358’22
396’23
391’24
Up 12.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 83%Black 12%White 3%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
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.