Northside Middle School
Northside Middle School serves 843 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-8
- Students: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Middle School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
843 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Northside Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,757 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Northside Middle School is 0.51, 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
#744 out of 1757 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%

Hispanic
21%
13%

Black
2%
13%

White
67%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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