Community Data Snapshot
We believe in making data-driven decisions and sharing information. We collect data from a variety of sources to provide insights into education, health, the vitality of Indianapolis, and demographic characteristics. With over 300 charts and graphs, the Community Data Snapshot is designed to help our grantees, partners, community stakeholders, and others make informed decisions that lead to improved outcomes in our community.
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In 2025, 78.7% of Marion County third graders were proficient on the IREAD-3 exam. During the same year, 87.3% of Hoosier third graders were proficient.
A note about our data: Most of the data presented begins in 2010, with some exceptions due to limited availability. Wherever possible, we’ve disaggregated the data by age, gender, income, race, and ethnicity to provide deeper insights. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, the data comes from multiple sources, and we cannot guarantee its accuracy. We update the information as new data becomes available.