William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
367 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
William Penn School 49, located in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is deeply rooted in its community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to provide equitable access to quality instruction for a diverse student population.
Beyond its core curriculum, William Penn School 49 places an emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school leverages its partnership with the broader IPS district to provide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and support services designed to foster student growth. By maintaining a commitment to character development and academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the Indianapolis community.
Beyond its core curriculum, William Penn School 49 places an emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school leverages its partnership with the broader IPS district to provide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and support services designed to foster student growth. By maintaining a commitment to character development and academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the Indianapolis community.
367
Total Students
36.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic | 156 |
| Black | 85 |
| Two or More | 31 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic156 (42.5%)
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White94 (25.6%)
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Black85 (23.2%)
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Two or More31 (8.4%)
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American Indian1 (0.3%)
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: | Indianapolis Public Schools |
| Phone: | (317)226-4249 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 367 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 234 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
130
Grade 7
138
Grade 8
99
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 130 |
| Grade 7 | 138 |
| Grade 8 | 99 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 178 | 48.5% |
| Male | 189 | 51.5% |
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