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School Overview

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At Merle Sidener Academy 59, our mission is to serve the unique academic, social and emotional needs of high-ability students from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds. We work to build a sense of community as we bring together gifted learners from around the city.

A Few Facts About Merle Sidener Academy 59

• 100% of our students passed the IREAD-3 assessment.
• We provide instruction that supports high-ability learners.
• We provide social-emotional support to meet the needs of gifted learners.
• We are a twice awarded National Blue Ribbon School.
• All of our students receive physical education, art, Spanish, Media/STEM and music.

Grades Offered: 1–5

Zone: All Zones

School Model: High Ability

Merle Sidener Academy 59 will continue to offer high-quality instruction and social-emotional supports to meet the unique needs of our gifted learners. Please contact the school to find out how to access high-ability testing for your student.

IPS High Ability schools emphasize serving the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of high-ability students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. This program offers lesson plans that dig deeper into concepts, have real-world application, and include advanced grade level standards to develop students into critical thinkers who can make positive impacts on society.

Additional Information

Extracurricular and Club Offerings: Boys and girls basketball, chess club, coed soccer, volleyball, academic competitions, orchestra, improv, hip hop club, karate, robotics, track and field

Community Partners: Adult & Child Health, Community Groups, Concord Neighborhood Center, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation, Kroger, Marion County Commission on Youth, Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center, Shalom Health Care Center, Shoe Carnival, Westside Community Development Corporation