Avondale Meadows Middle School

Charter School 192 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Avondale Meadows Middle School is a public charter school located in the Meadows neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates under the premise that academic excellence is achievable for every student regardless of their background. The school is known for its structured environment and a culture that emphasizes character development, college readiness, and high expectations for student achievement.

The school is part of the larger Meadows community initiative, which seeks to revitalize the area through high-quality education, healthcare, and housing. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, often employing data-driven instruction to ensure students meet grade-level benchmarks. By fostering a close-knit school community and providing targeted academic support, Avondale Meadows Middle School aims to prepare its students to succeed in competitive high school programs and beyond.

192

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avondale Meadows Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	16
Black	159
Two or More	17

Black
159 (82.8%)
Two or More
17 (8.9%)
Hispanic
16 (8.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avondale Meadows Middle School
Phone:	(317)550-3363
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 50