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Northwest Community Middle School vs. Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center

Should you attend Northwest Community Middle School or Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northwest Community Middle School
5525 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
7320 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northwest Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades 7-8, Northwest Community 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 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,176 students in grades 7-8, Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center 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 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
388 students
1,176 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Community Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Community Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Community Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Community Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indianapolis School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1710 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1516 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Community Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Community Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MSD Wayne Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Community Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indianapolis School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MSD Wayne Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest Community Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center by grade.
Grade 7 Students
182
565
Grade 8 Students
206
611

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Community Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indianapolis School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MSD Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Community Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indianapolis School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MSD Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Community Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indianapolis School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MSD Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Community Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indianapolis School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MSD Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Community Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indianapolis School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MSD Wayne Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Community Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indianapolis School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Community Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indianapolis School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MSD Wayne Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Community Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indianapolis School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MSD Wayne Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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