- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Southport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180882001462
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southport Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #10 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southport Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southport Middle School ranks #10 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Southport Middle School held near 1,210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.9 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 180882001462 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,304 enr · 17.9:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Southport Middle School held near 1,210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.9 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southport 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
- This school
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
- Mary Bryan Ele 644
Mary Bryan Elementary School
644 students
What this shows Southport Middle School reports 1,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southport Middle School compares
Southport 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 246 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 29.4%
Asian 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 29.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Southport 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 Southport Middle School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Bryan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southport 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
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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
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 (~1,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southport Middle School
How many students attend Southport Middle School?
Southport Middle School has 1,304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,194 (2022-23) → 1,210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southport Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southport Middle School?
69.0% of students at Southport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southport Middle School is White at 29.4% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southport Middle School?
Southport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Southport Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Southport Middle School ranks #10 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 Southport Middle School, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students), Southport High School (2,431 students), and Perry Meridian Middle School (1,278 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.