Southport Middle School

1,304 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Southport Middle School, located at 5715 S. Keystone Avenue in Indianapolis, is a key component of the Perry Township Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering opportunities for exploration in arts, technology, and physical education. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Southport Middle School cultivates a supportive community atmosphere through a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. By focusing on both social-emotional learning and academic excellence, Southport Middle School aims to equip its students with the skills and character needed to succeed as active, engaged citizens within the Indianapolis community and beyond.

1,304

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southport Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	325
Black	187
Asian	340
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	3

White
383 (29.4%)
Asian
340 (26.1%)
Hispanic
325 (24.9%)
Black
187 (14.3%)
Two or More
66 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Perry Township Schools
Phone:	(317)789-4600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	894
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 7 658

Grade 8 646