Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center

1,143 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serves as a dedicated intermediate campus within the MSD of Wayne Township. By focusing exclusively on students in their final two years of middle school, the center creates a transitional environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigorous demands of high school. The school prioritizes a curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for the academic expectations they will face upon entering high school.

Beyond its academic focus, Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is known for fostering a supportive community culture that helps early adolescents navigate the challenges of their age group. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. With its strategic focus on the unique developmental needs of seventh and eighth graders, the school aims to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also socially prepared for their future educational journeys.

1,143

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	306
Black	600
Asian	6
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
600 (52.5%)
Hispanic
306 (26.8%)
White
164 (14.3%)
Two or More
64 (5.6%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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 Wayne Township
Phone:	(317)988-8800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	698
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 7 544

Grade 8 599