Westlane Middle School

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westlane Middle School, located in the Washington Township district of Indianapolis, serves a diverse student body in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The campus offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including advanced placement programs, performing arts, and various extracurricular activities designed to engage students during their critical middle school years.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant and culturally diverse community, which it leverages to promote global awareness and collaborative learning. Westlane places a strong emphasis on preparing students for high school and beyond by focusing on critical thinking, technology integration, and community involvement. With a dedicated faculty and a range of support services, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students navigate the challenges of adolescence while building a strong foundation for their future academic success.

736

Total Students

63.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westlane Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	220
Black	302
Asian	39
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

Black
302 (41.0 %)
Hispanic
220 (29.9 %)
White
127 (17.3 %)
Two or More
47 (6.4 %)
Asian
39 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)259-5412
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 230

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 277