JOHN MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL

John Marshall Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 422 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, John Marshall Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John Marshall Middle School is a public school located in the Far Eastside area of Indianapolis, Indiana, serving students within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is situated on a sprawling campus that historically served as a high school before transitioning into a middle school facility. As part of the IPS system, the school operates with a focus on providing foundational academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities for adolescents in grades 6 through 8, aiming to prepare them for the transition to high school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and diverse student support services, reflecting the needs of the surrounding residential neighborhood. Like many schools in the district, John Marshall Middle School focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a variety of programs to bridge achievement gaps and foster a positive school culture. For families and prospective stakeholders, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood education, striving to balance standardized curriculum requirements with the unique cultural and socioeconomic needs of the Indianapolis community.

For more information, contact John Marshall Middle at (317) 693-5460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.