Serving 908 students in grades 7-8, Northside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northside Middle School serves the northeast part of Columbus, IN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 169.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone boundary and a maximum distance of 13.5 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Middle School's student population of 908 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
908 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside Middle School's ranking?
Northside Middle School is ranked #879 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northside Middle School often compared to?
Northside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
908 students attend Northside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northside Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Middle School?
Northside Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside Middle School offer ?
Northside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside Middle School part of?
Northside Middle School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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