Northside Middle School

904 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Northside Middle School, located at 1400 27th St in Columbus, Indiana, is a prominent educational institution serving students in grades 7 and 8 within the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its efforts to provide a supportive transition period between elementary school and high school. The facility is known for its modern, distinctive architecture, which reflects Columbus’s long-standing reputation as a global hub for design and modern construction.

Beyond its physical campus, Northside Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs, aimed at fostering well-rounded student development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement. With a focus on both collaborative learning and individual student success, Northside remains a cornerstone of the Columbus community’s educational landscape.

904

Total Students

57.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	566
Hispanic	226
Black	21
Asian	51
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
566 (62.6 %)
Hispanic
226 (25.0 %)
Asian
51 (5.6 %)
Two or More
39 (4.3 %)
Black
21 (2.3 %)
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:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4405
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 7 442

Grade 8 462