Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) students posted strong academic results on the 2025 ILEARN standardized assessment, significantly outperforming statewide averages in both math and English/Language Arts (ELA), according to data released by the Indiana Department of Education.

District-wide averages for students in grades 3 through 8 showed 66.31% proficiency in math and 62.5% in ELA—well above the state averages of 42.1% and 40.6%, respectively. Depending on the grade and subject, HSE students outpaced their peers across Indiana by as much as 20 to 35 percentage points.

“These results reflect the incredible work happening in our classrooms every day,” said Superintendent Pat Mapes. “Our students rose to the challenge, and our teachers embraced new systems designed to meet learners where they are. This progress is a testament to our commitment to student success and continuous improvement.”

District officials attribute the strong performance to several key strategies, including a focus on early literacy, personalized instruction, and the use of data-driven teaching practices. These efforts align with the state’s upcoming move to a checkpoint-based ILEARN model, set to launch in the 2025-26 school year.

HSE students will return to class on August 6.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is one of the largest districts in the state, serving students across Fishers and parts of Noblesville.