Northview Middle School

8401 Westfield Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46240

784 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northview Middle School, located in the Meridian-Kessler and Washington Township area of Indianapolis, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that mirrors the surrounding community. Northview is well-regarded for its robust curriculum, which balances core academic subjects with opportunities for students to explore elective interests, technology, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Northview Middle School places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of its students. The school encourages participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. With a focus on social-emotional learning and community building, the school strives to provide a supportive transition period between elementary and high school, preparing students both academically and personally for the challenges of their future educational endeavors.

784

Total Students

68.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northview Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	177
Black	370
Asian	38
Two or More	47

Black
370 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
177 (22.6 %)
White
152 (19.4 %)
Two or More
47 (6.0 %)
Asian
38 (4.8 %)

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)259-5421
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 252

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 265