At a glance
Reported students
97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
209
Circle City Preparatory Middle School: 97 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Circle City Preparatory Middle School
Circle City Preparatory Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Circle City Prep Charter School. NCES reports 97 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (63.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Circle City Preparatory Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.2%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black63.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Circle City Prep Charter School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Circle City Preparatory Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belzer Middle School Middle · MSD Lawrence Township | 07–08 | 1,119 | 1.7 mi |
| James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School | 07–08 | 296 | 2 mi |
| Arlington Middle School - a STEM School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 365 | 2.1 mi |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School Middle · MSD Lawrence Township | 07–08 | 1,355 | 3.2 mi |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle Middle · MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,043 | 3.6 mi |
| Eastwood Middle School Middle · MSD Washington Township | 06–08 | 845 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Circle City Preparatory Middle School
What grades does Circle City Preparatory Middle School serve?
Circle City Preparatory Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Circle City Prep Charter School.
How many students attend Circle City Preparatory Middle School?
Circle City Preparatory Middle School reported 97 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Circle City Preparatory Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 97 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Circle City Preparatory Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Circle City Preparatory Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Circle City Preparatory Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Circle City Preparatory Middle School in?
Circle City Preparatory Middle School is part of Circle City Prep Charter School, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Circle City Preparatory Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Belzer Middle School (1.7 mi), James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School (2 mi), Arlington Middle School - a STEM School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.