- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Northview Middle School grew from 784 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 181272002022 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 15:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central High School (3,682 students)
Northview Middle School grew from 784 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Central
North Central High School
3,682 students
- This school 1,019
Northview Middle School
1,019 students
- Eastwood Middl 845
Eastwood Middle School
845 students
- Westlane Middl 754
Westlane Middle School
754 students
- Clearwater Ele 750
Clearwater Elementary School
750 students
- Willow Lake El 739
Willow Lake Elementary School
739 students
What this shows Northview Middle School reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northview Middle School compares
Northview Middle School is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Msd Washington Township reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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Fall Creek Valley Middle School
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1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Middle School
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1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
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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
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 (~1,019 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.