- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Perry Meridian Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Meridian Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180882001463
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Meridian Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #9 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Meridian Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Meridian Middle School ranks #9 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Perry Meridian Middle School held near 1,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.2 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 180882001463 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 16:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Perry Meridian Middle School held near 1,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.2 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Perry Meridian Middle School 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
- This school
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,278 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 658
Rosa Parks Elementary School
658 students
- Mary Bryan Ele 644
Mary Bryan Elementary School
644 students
What this shows Perry Meridian Middle School reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Meridian Middle School compares
Perry Meridian Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,765
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 214 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Asian 35.2%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Perry Meridian Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Bryan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Meridian Middle School'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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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
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
Belzer Middle School
Standard public school
1,119 students 18:1 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 (~1,278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Meridian Middle School
How many students attend Perry Meridian Middle School?
Perry Meridian Middle School has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,292 (2022-23) → 1,229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian Middle School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Meridian Middle School?
60.4% of students at Perry Meridian Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Meridian Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Meridian Middle School is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Meridian Middle School?
Perry Meridian Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Meridian Middle School ranks #9 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 Middle School, 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.