Belzer Middle School

1,183 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Belzer Middle School, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on academic rigor alongside social-emotional development. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The campus at 7555 E 56th St emphasizes a collaborative culture where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure student success. Belzer is recognized for its efforts to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to keep students engaged. With a focus on community and personal growth, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, lifelong learners.

1,183

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belzer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	345
Black	623
Asian	6
Two or More	67

Black
623 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
345 (29.2 %)
White
142 (12.0 %)
Two or More
67 (5.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.5 %)

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:	MSD Lawrence Township
Phone:	(317)964-6200
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	672
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 7 604

Grade 8 579