H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School

School Overview
**HW Longfellow Middle School (Med/STEM Magnet)** is a specialized public middle school located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. As a magnet school within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, it focuses on providing an enriched academic experience centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a particular emphasis on health and medical science careers. The school is designed to engage students through hands-on learning, laboratory work, and project-based assignments that connect classroom curriculum to real-world medical and technological advancements.

Beyond its core STEM mission, Longfellow Middle School aims to cultivate a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By integrating medical themes into standard coursework, the school encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills, aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional application. Located in the historic 46203 area, the school serves a diverse student body and functions as a key destination for families in Indianapolis seeking a specialized, forward-thinking academic program for their middle-school-aged children.
538
Total Students
44.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Demographic Student Count
White74
Hispanic155
Black274
Asian5
Two or More30
  • Black
    274 (50.9%)
  • Hispanic
    155 (28.8%)
  • White
    74 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9%)
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)226-4228
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 406
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 6 142
Grade 7 153
Grade 8 243

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6142
Grade 7153
Grade 8243
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26449.1%
Male27450.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)