Top Rankings
Paramount Brookside School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 843 students in Paramount Brookside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Paramount Brookside School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
843 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paramount Brookside School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
23%
15%
% Black
53%
14%
% White
14%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,501 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,752 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 156% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,501
$13,125
Spending / Student
$24,752
$12,758
Best Paramount Brookside School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paramount Brookside School District?
Paramount Brookside School District manages 1 public schools serving 843 students.
What is the rank of Paramount Brookside School District?
Paramount Brookside School District is ranked #30 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount Brookside School District?
53% of Paramount Brookside School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paramount Brookside School District?
Paramount Brookside School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Paramount Brookside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,752 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 156% over four school years.
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