Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School
Regular School · Indianapolis, IN
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School is a regular school school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 01–05 with 228 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 89 | 39% |
| White | 71 | 31% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 43 | 19% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 8% |
| Asian | 6 | 3% |
| Total enrollment | 228 | 122M / 106F |
English Language Learners: 8 (4% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 68.0% +31pp | 37.0% | 294 |
| Reading Proficiency | 79.0% +36.8pp | 42.2% | 295 |
| Science Proficiency | 75-79% | — | 100 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 228 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317)226-4259
Other Schools in District
- Anna Brochhausen School 88 - a STEM School Elementary
- Benjamin Harrison School 2 Center for Inquiry Elementary
- Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School Elementary
- Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - an Inquiry School Elementary
- Charity Dye School 27 Center for Inquiry Elementary
- Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - an Exploratory School Elementary
- Christian Park School 82 - an Exploratory School Elementary
- Clarence Farrington School 61 - an Exploratory School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46220) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180477002439
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD