HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl

School Overview
**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.
395
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl
Demographic Student Count
White50
Hispanic181
Black142
Asian4
Two or More18
  • Hispanic
    181 (45.8 %)
  • Black
    142 (35.9 %)
  • White
    50 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
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)226-4228
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 406
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 7 209
Grade 8 186

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl
Grade Student Count
Grade 7209
Grade 8186
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19749.9%
Male19850.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)