Margaret Mcfarland Middle School (Closed 2009)

Margaret Mcfarland Middle School serves 261 students in grades 7-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
39%
13%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Margaret Mcfarland Middle School?
261 students attend Margaret Mcfarland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Margaret Mcfarland Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Mcfarland Middle School?
Margaret Mcfarland Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Margaret Mcfarland Middle School offer ?
Margaret Mcfarland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Margaret Mcfarland Middle School part of?
Margaret Mcfarland Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.

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