HW LONGFELLOW MED/STEM MAGNET MIDL

HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 318 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 26 teachers, HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

**HW Longfellow Middle School (Med/STEM Magnet)** is a specialized public middle school located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. As a magnet school within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, it focuses on providing an enriched academic experience centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a particular emphasis on health and medical science careers. The school is designed to engage students through hands-on learning, laboratory work, and project-based assignments that connect classroom curriculum to real-world medical and technological advancements.

Beyond its core STEM mission, Longfellow Middle School aims to cultivate a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By integrating medical themes into standard coursework, the school encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills, aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional application. Located in the historic 46203 area, the school serves a diverse student body and functions as a key destination for families in Indianapolis seeking a specialized, forward-thinking academic program for their middle-school-aged children.

For more information, contact HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl at (317) 226-4228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.