How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Perry Meridian Middle School | Southport Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 1,304 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.4% | 69.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Perry Meridian Middle School | Southport Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,927 | $13,927 |
| District | Perry Township Schools | Perry Township Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Perry Meridian Middle School | Southport Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.6% | 29.4% |
| African American | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% | 24.9% |
| Asian | 35.2% | 26.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Perry Meridian Middle School | Southport Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 639:1 | 434.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | 24.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 115 | 312 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.