Eastwood Middle School

782 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eastwood Middle School, located in the Meridian-Kessler area of Indianapolis, is a prominent school within the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The facility is situated on a spacious campus that supports a variety of academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Academically, Eastwood Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration. The school is known for its focus on character development and student engagement, often utilizing project-based learning and collaborative classroom strategies. By prioritizing both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional growth, Eastwood aims to cultivate a supportive community where students from various backgrounds can thrive as they develop the skills necessary for their future educational endeavors.

782

Total Students

63.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	111
Black	318
Asian	6
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

Black
318 (40.7 %)
White
298 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
111 (14.2 %)
Two or More
47 (6.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	MSD Washington Township
Phone:	(317)259-5401
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 245

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 283