For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,179 students in the neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lawrence is Belzer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belzer Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7555 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN include Belzer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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