Franklin Central Junior High

10440 Indian Crk Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259

1,711 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Township Middle School East, located on Indian Creek Road in Indianapolis, is a key component of the Franklin Township Community School Corporation. The school serves the suburban landscape of southeastern Marion County, catering to students in the middle grades. It is designed to provide a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities. By offering a variety of athletic programs, arts, and student clubs, Franklin Township Middle School East encourages students to explore diverse interests and develop well-rounded skill sets. With its focus on community and student engagement, the school strives to prepare its learners for the challenges of Franklin Central High School and beyond.

1,711

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Central Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,018
Hispanic	153
Black	203
Asian	237
Two or More	96
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,018 (59.5 %)
Asian
237 (13.9 %)
Black
203 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
153 (8.9 %)
Two or More
96 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)803-8100
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	791
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 7 836

Grade 8 875