- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180882002119
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #8 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks #8 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882002119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 180882002119 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 15.4:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian High School
2,455 students
- Southport High
Southport High School
2,431 students
- Southport Midd
Southport Middle School
1,304 students
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,278 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 658
Rosa Parks Elementary School
658 students
- This school 617
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
617 students
What this shows Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy compares
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,765
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.6%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Township Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
How many students attend Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
62.9% of students at Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is Asian at 36.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks #8 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 Perry Township Schools?
Besides Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students), Southport High School (2,431 students), and Southport Middle School (1,304 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.