Southport Middle School

5715 S Keystone
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,190 students in grades 7-8, Southport 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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Southport Middle School's student population of 1,190 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Southport Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southport Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1207 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
36%
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40%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
23%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
14%
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Black
11%
13%
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White
38%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southport Middle School's ranking?
Southport Middle School is ranked #1207 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southport Middle School often compared to?
Southport Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Meridian Middle School, Southport 6th Grade Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Southport Middle School?
1,190 students attend Southport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Southport Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport Middle School?
Southport Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southport Middle School offer ?
Southport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Southport Middle School part of?
Southport Middle School is part of Perry Township Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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