For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 539 students in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Fairgrounds is Indiana School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN include Indiana School For The Deaf.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairgroundsdianapolis?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairgroundsdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairgroundsdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Fairgroundsdianapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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