Enrollment
1,019
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Northview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181272002022
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Middle School ranks #4 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview Middle School
Northview Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 1,019 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,019 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Msd Washington Township spends $14,632 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's middle schools, it stands alongside Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students): Northview Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 21.4:1).
Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students) and Eastwood Middle School (845 students) alongside Northview Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northview Middle School compares
Northview Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$14,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Northview Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Washington Township, which includes Northview Middle School.
$14,632
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Central Junior High
Standard public school
1,797 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,143 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,019 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northview Middle School
How many students attend Northview Middle School?
Northview Middle School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Middle School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Northview Middle School?
68.4% of students at Northview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northview Middle School is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Middle School?
Northview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northview Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Middle School ranks #4 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Northview Middle School a good school?
Northview Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Washington Township?
Besides Northview Middle School, Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students), Eastwood Middle School (845 students), and Westlane Middle School (754 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.
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