Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy

202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217

617 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy, located in Indianapolis, is a specialized educational facility within the Perry Township Schools district. Designed exclusively for sixth-grade students, the academy serves as a transitional bridge between elementary school and the middle school environment. By focusing entirely on this single grade level, the school creates a concentrated academic and social setting that helps students navigate the unique challenges of early adolescence, foster new peer relationships, and prepare for the increased departmentalization they will encounter in 7th and 8th grade.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture and a curriculum aligned with Indiana state standards, aimed at building strong foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and support systems designed to nurture both academic growth and character development. The facility’s dedicated focus on the 6th-grade experience allows staff to provide targeted attention to the specific developmental needs of their students as they begin their secondary education journey.

617

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	96
Black	66
Asian	226
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
226 (36.6%)
White
195 (31.6%)
Hispanic
96 (15.6%)
Black
66 (10.7%)
Two or More
32 (5.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Perry Township Schools
Phone:	(317)789-1300
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 617