H L Harshman Middle School

1501 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 541 students in grades 7-8, H L Harshman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

H L Harshman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

H L Harshman Middle School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
541 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

H L Harshman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H L Harshman Middle School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1673 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
36%
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16%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
61%
14%
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Black
30%
13%
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White
6%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of H L Harshman Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H L Harshman Middle School's ranking?
H L Harshman Middle School is ranked #1673 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are H L Harshman Middle School often compared to?
H L Harshman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass School 19, Northwest Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend H L Harshman Middle School?
541 students attend H L Harshman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of H L Harshman Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H L Harshman Middle School?
H L Harshman Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does H L Harshman Middle School offer ?
H L Harshman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is H L Harshman Middle School part of?
H L Harshman Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   6/25/2020
Best school ever.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lexis

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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