A
Very Good
87/100

Fishback Creek Public Academy

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8301 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 72nd percentile in Indiana
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.42 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 74th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
480
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%72/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%74/100Students gain 1.42 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency54% (+7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+7 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%77%reading +23 pts, math +15 pts92nd percentile (list)
Black42%42%reading +19 pts, math +14 pts83rd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +14 pts, math -12 pts51st percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +30 pts, math +23 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8301 W 86th St
City Indianapolis
ZIP Code 46278
District 1808910
NCES School ID 180891001099
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46278

Understanding the community around Fishback Creek Public Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $148,227
Per Capita Income $64,964
Poverty Rate 1.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 76.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $395,400
Median Rent $1,603
Owner-Occupied 94.1%
Renter-Occupied 5.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fishback Creek Public Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.2%
White 19.8%
Hispanic/Latino 14.2%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Asian 2.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 480
Teachers (FTE) 30.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fishback Creek Public Academy?
Fishback Creek Public Academy has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fishback Creek Public Academy?
Fishback Creek Public Academy has 480 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Fishback Creek Public Academy serve?
Fishback Creek Public Academy serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fishback Creek Public Academy receive per student?
Fishback Creek Public Academy receives $14,885 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fishback Creek Public Academy in 46278 ▼
Avg Home Value
$434,952
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,548
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
5.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026