Northside Middle School serves 890 students in grades 7-8.
Northside Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Middle School's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northside Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northside Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#828 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
65%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #828 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 36% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
890 students attend Northside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northside Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside Middle School offer ?
Northside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
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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