At a glance
Reported students
754
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663.5
Westlane Middle School: 754 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 744
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Westlane Middle School
Westlane Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 14 current school records connected to MSD Washington Township. NCES reports 754 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below 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 (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%). English learners represent 30.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westlane Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.83 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.9%
- Hispanic28.4%
- Black43.6%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in MSD Washington Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
845 reported students
Northview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,019 reported students
Clearwater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
750 reported students
Willow Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
739 reported students
Allisonville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
724 reported students
Fox Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
603 reported students
Public schools near Westlane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Augusta Public Academy - North Middle · MSD Pike Township | 06–08 | 751 | 2.4 mi |
| Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 623 | 2.6 mi |
| Northview Middle School Middle · MSD Washington Township | 06–08 | 1,019 | 3.1 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · MSD Pike Township | 06–08 | 736 | 3.7 mi |
| Guion Creek Middle School Middle · MSD Pike Township | 06–08 | 833 | 4 mi |
| Eastwood Middle School Middle · MSD Washington Township | 06–08 | 845 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westlane Middle School
What grades does Westlane Middle School serve?
Westlane Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in MSD Washington Township.
How many students attend Westlane Middle School?
Westlane Middle School reported 754 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 744 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westlane Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 754 students and 57.83 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 Westlane Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westlane Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Washington Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westlane Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.4% 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 Westlane Middle School in?
Westlane Middle School is part of MSD Washington Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westlane Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Augusta Public Academy - North (2.4 mi), Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World School (2.6 mi), Northview Middle School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.