- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beech Grove, IN
Beech Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beech Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180045000092
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beech Grove Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Beech Grove · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Beech Grove Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN.
School address
District: Beech Grove City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180045000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Beech Grove Middle School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 180045000092 · Beech Grove, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 15.2:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students)
Beech Grove Middle School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Beech Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beech Grove Sr
Beech Grove Sr High School
914 students
- South Grove In
South Grove Intermediate School
586 students
- Hornet Park El
Hornet Park Elementary School
461 students
- This school
Beech Grove Middle School
440 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Beech Grove Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beech Grove Middle School compares
Beech Grove Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Beech Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Beech Grove City Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beech Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Grove Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornet Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beech Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beech Grove Middle School
How many students attend Beech Grove Middle School?
Beech Grove Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beech Grove, IN. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beech Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beech Grove Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beech Grove Middle School?
74.2% of students at Beech Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beech Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beech Grove Middle School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Beech Grove, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beech Grove Middle School?
Beech Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beech Grove Middle School rank among public schools in Beech Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beech Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Beech Grove City Schools?
Besides Beech Grove Middle School, Beech Grove City Schools also operates Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students), South Grove Intermediate School (586 students), and Hornet Park Elementary School (461 students). See the Beech Grove City Schools district page for the complete list.