Beech Grove Middle School

476 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Beech Grove Middle School, located at 1248 Buffalo St in Beech Grove, Indiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community’s public education system. As a key component of the Beech Grove City Schools district, the institution is dedicated to bridging the developmental gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the middle grades. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, academic rigor, and preparation for future success.

The campus plays an active role in the small-town atmosphere of Beech Grove, providing students with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs designed to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By emphasizing community involvement and utilizing a dedicated faculty, Beech Grove Middle School strives to create an inclusive space where students are challenged to reach their potential while building the foundational skills necessary for their transition into secondary education.

476

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beech Grove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	47
Black	71
Asian	5
Two or More	49

White
304 (63.9 %)
Black
71 (14.9 %)
Two or More
49 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
47 (9.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Beech Grove City Schools
Phone:	(317)784-6649
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 7 231

Grade 8 245