Northview Middle School

8401 Westfield Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, Northview 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northview Middle School's student population of 784 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
784 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Northview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northview Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1420 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northview Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northview Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northview Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northview Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northview Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Northview Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northview Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northview Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northview Middle School's ranking?
Northview Middle School is ranked #1420 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northview Middle School often compared to?
Northview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlane Middle School, Guion Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Northview Middle School?
784 students attend Northview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Northview Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northview Middle School?
Northview Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northview Middle School offer ?
Northview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northview Middle School part of?
Northview Middle School is part of MSD Washington Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Northview Middle School located?
Northview Middle School is located in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 8 other public schools located in Washington Township.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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