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MTI School of Knowledge

Private | PK-12 | 200 students

Academic WorldQuest, Math and Science competition, NHD-National History Day

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Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $64,500. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $700.

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 6 ratings
2012:
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Posted April 18, 2013

MTI nourished my child mentally, academically, physically, spiritually, and socially. My child graduated from MTI and, after graduating from college, was admitted into one of the best professional programs in the country. My child was able to take many college classes through the partnership with IUPUI, furthering my child's ability to succeed in post-secondary education. In all the years that my child attended MTI, there was never any major problem that made me, a parent that is very concerned with her child's success, ever consider leaving the school, or its community. While the school is not perfect, as no school really is, it is safe to say that I attribute my child's successes to the care, nourishment, and sincerity presented to my child from the staff and administration at MTI. They are all great people who are all willing to spend almost all their time in bettering their students' lives. I will continue supporting MTI, and I encourage anyone who is willing to provide their children with excellent, demanding academics, that incorporate a caring, religious curriculum, to enroll their children. MTI brings out the genius in your child, if he or she is up to the challenge.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2013

the mti school of knowledge is the best private school in indianapolis where there is an excellent principal who is always ready for the parents and students to listen to them any time and with no appointment ,he helped a lot of people in the community by using his wisdom and knowledge may allah swt protect him, and the school has a good teem in the administration who always try to make the parents and students happy. plus the high qualified teachers who work hard to nourrish our kids mind with the right knowledge may allah swt bless all of them and protect our school. i have 5 kids at the school and i am very very happy. parent since2003.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2013

Most teachers are great but the administration thinks it rules the world. Some teachers also need to go (the ones who are best buds with the admin -- they're also the worst teachers).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2013

my school is the best school in Indianapolis where the family run to enroll their kids where there is a high level in teaching subjects and manners we didnt have any incident in school this is the school ever,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2013

We had our son in their preschool program for 1 month only! We could not take the harsh environment, non caring attitude of the staff and administration. Our son was so sad there. They have a security system, but we never found it turned on and working. Their play area is not fenced in so children are close to the parking lot. I dont know how their education system is, but socially and environmentally just not for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2013

Great educational enviroment but he harshness of the admintration make the children hate the school plus they give alot of homework for highschool...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2012

The teachers are great, but the administration is horrible. Parent's concerns are never taken into consideration. I would not recommend this school for my children, nor anyone's children for that matter, unless the administration is replaced by competent, caring individuals.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 16, 2012

very bad school most likely i describe it as a Boot camp. as one of my 2nd grade student called it a Prison, The principal is another tyrant the principal as he is the Imam or a religious leader is a control, self centered person. I resigned after I realized that its not the right environment neither for me or the students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 11, 2012

Great religious and private school. It is not for everbody. If you want your children to be challenge academically and spritually, this is the one for you. The school environment is friendly and respectful. The students are well discipline and mannered. I have 2 children here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2012

Very strong academically and spiritually. The school environment is safe friendly and respectful. The students are well discipline and mannered. I have 3 children here. Submitted by a parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2012

I would like to encourage every parent to put his child or children in this school. MTI school has excellent principal, teachers, and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2012

worst school ever , too much homework no teaching , my son's teacher gave him too many hints during the ISTEP test. poor customer service , Very poor education and so much politics. another third world institution in the heart of Usa. subhanallah i put my son and i pulled him out , for the sake of his educational, mental and physical well being. worst school ever
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 22, 2009

Very good school. Focusses on growing minds and sperit of the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2008

The people here are very open and welcoming. It's a great atmosphere for emotional and mental well being!


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

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Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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75%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
62%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 46% in 2012.

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English

The state average for English was 78% in 2012.

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50%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
8 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

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The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

8

Above average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Above average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 41% 74%
Black 35% 12%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 2%
Multiracial 6% 4%
American Indian N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 7%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 2%N/AN/A
English learners 0%N/AN/A
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/AN/A
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

College readiness and student pathways

Percentage of students going to 4-year college 100% (2012)
Colleges most students attend after graduation IUPUI
Purdue
IU
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 6N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
College counselor(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Math specialist(s)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Reading specialist(s)
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Arabic languages
Russian
Urdu
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Academic WorldQuest 2010 (2010)
  • ICTM (2011)
  • Academic WorldQuest 2012 (2012)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Science
Staff resources available to students
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Visual arts
  • Architecture

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Arabic languages
Foreign languages taught
  • Arabic languages
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Amharic
  • Arabic languages
  • Other
  • Spanish
  • Urdu
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • Russian
  • Urdu

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
Clubs
  • Girls on the run

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Honors track
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Clubs
  • Debate
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:15 am
School end time
  • 3:45 am
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 5:30 a.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mr Tewfik Choukri
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Islamic
Associations
  • ISLA
Fax number
  • (317) 923-1039

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Classical (e.g., focuses on the "classics")
  • Honors track
  • Montessori
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Foreign languages
  • Global
  • Religious
  • Science
  • Writing
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Arabic languages
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Arabic languages
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Amharic
  • Arabic languages
  • Other
  • Spanish
  • Urdu
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Math specialist(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • Russian
  • Urdu
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Martial Arts
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Badminton
  • Martial Arts
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Book/reading club
  • Community service
  • Debate
  • Girls on the run
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • White, Yellow, Green
School mascot
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


6 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
60
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
100

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$4000 - $6000
Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
Yes.
Need based SGO grant
Application fee
Yes. $150.
No fee waivers available

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
IUPUI
Purdue
IU
College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
SAT/ACT prep classes
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
4 year college - 100%
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2846 Coldsprings Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
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Phone: (317) 923-0328

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