For the 2024 school year, there are 83 public middle schools serving 49,926 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Indianapolis, IN are Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Center For Inquiry School 84 and Speedway Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianapolis, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Indianapolis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Indianapolis, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Grades: 2-8
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Inquiry School 84
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Grades: K-8
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Speedway Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Grades: 7-8
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Grades: K-8
| 842 students
Rank: #55.
Center For Inquiry School 70
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Grades: 7-12
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Center For Inquiry School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Perry Meridian Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,303 students
Rank: #99.
Indiana Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6640 Intech Blvd - Ste 250
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Grades: K-12
| 6,255 students
Rank: #1010.
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 25
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Grades: 6-12
| 639 students
Rank: #1111.
Paramount Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Rank: #1212.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1313.
George Washington Carver School 87
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Central Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10440 Indian Crk Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-8100
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,767 students
Rank: #1515.
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Grades: K-12
| 516 students
Rank: #1616.
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1717.
Christel House South
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Grades: K-8
| 462 students
Rank: #1818.
Irvington Community School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6705 E Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Grades: PK-12
| 978 students
Rank: #1919.
Southport Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5715 S Keystone
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,190 students
Rank: #2020.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #2121.
New Augusta Public - North
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Rodebaugh Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 387-4328
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 387-4328
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #2222.
Center For Inquiry School 27
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #2323.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Westfield Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5421
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5421
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #2424.
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Caito Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 495-6494
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 495-6494
Grades: 7-12
| 676 students
Rank: #2525.
In Math & Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4575 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-0025
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-0025
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #2626.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #2727.
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E 63rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,415 students
Rank: #2828.
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 S Lynhurst
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,214 students
Rank: #2929.
In Math & Science - North
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Grades: K-12
| 688 students
Rank: #3030.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3131.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #3232.
Westlane Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W 73rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5412
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #3333.
George W Julian School 57
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 226-4257
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 226-4257
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #3434.
Victory College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Grades: K-12
| 940 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Grades: 7-8
| 1,092 students
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Indianapolis, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Andrew Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Grades: 7-9
| 1,309 students
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 8
| 59 students
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Carpe Diem - Northwest (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Carpe Diem - Shadeland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Grades: PK-K
| 381 students
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Children's Bureau (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Christel House Dors West Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
55 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Community Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Decatur Discovery Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Early Career Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Grades: 11
| 14 students
Edgar H Evans School 11 (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Grades: K-6
| 141 students
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Fall Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Flanner House Elementary School (Charter) (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Flanner House Higher Learning Inc (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
3725 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Grades: 9-11
| 165 students
7151 E 35th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Grades: 8
| 127 students
7535 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Indianapolis, IN include Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Center For Inquiry School 84 and Speedway Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Indianapolis, IN?
83 public middle schools are located in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianapolis, IN?
Indianapolis, IN public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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