For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 474 students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hawthorne is Christel House Academy West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christel House Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4901
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4901
Gr: K-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN include Christel House Academy West.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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