Northwest Middle School - an IB World School

623 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Community Middle School, located at 5525 W 34th St in Indianapolis, operates as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition into high school. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and building a sense of community within the Northwest area of Indianapolis.

The school environment emphasizes standard middle school curriculum offerings, including core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, often complemented by extracurricular activities and support services aimed at student engagement. Because it is an IPS facility, the school adheres to district-wide educational standards while working to address the specific needs of the local neighborhood. Families interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment procedures are typically encouraged to contact the school directly or visit the official IPS district website for the most up-to-date data.

623

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Middle School - an IB World School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	264
Black	283
Asian	14
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Black
283 (45.4%)
Hispanic
264 (42.4%)
White
40 (6.4%)
Two or More
21 (3.4%)
Asian
14 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indianapolis Public Schools
Phone:	(317)693-5600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 171

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 241