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Northwest Community Middle School vs. H L Harshman Middle School

Should you attend Northwest Community Middle School or H L Harshman Middle School? 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
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
H L Harshman Middle School
1501 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
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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%)

H L Harshman 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 10%)
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 272 students in grades 7-8, H L Harshman 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 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
388 students
272 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 H L Harshman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Community Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at H L Harshman Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
36 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 H L Harshman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
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 H L Harshman 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.

Test Scores

#1710 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1560 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 H L Harshman Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
9%
(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 H L Harshman 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.
12%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(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 H L Harshman 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest Community Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of H L Harshman Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
182
24
Grade 8 Students
206
248

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 H L Harshman 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.
% Hispanic
47%
66%
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 H L Harshman 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.
% Black
43%
29%
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 H L Harshman 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.
% White
7%
4%
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 H L Harshman 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
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 H L Harshman 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.
0.59
0.48
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 H L Harshman 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
74%
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 H L Harshman 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 H L Harshman 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 2019-20 school year.
 
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