Eastwood Middle School

845 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eastwood Middle School, located in the Meridian-Kessler area of Indianapolis, is a prominent school within the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The facility is situated on a spacious campus that supports a variety of academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Academically, Eastwood Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration. The school is known for its focus on character development and student engagement, often utilizing project-based learning and collaborative classroom strategies. By prioritizing both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional growth, Eastwood aims to cultivate a supportive community where students from various backgrounds can thrive as they develop the skills necessary for their future educational endeavors.

845

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	122
Black	313
Asian	11
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

White
350 (41.4%)
Black
313 (37.0%)
Hispanic
122 (14.4%)
Two or More
48 (5.7%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	MSD Washington Township
Phone:	(317)259-5401
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	845
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 263

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 305