At a glance
Reported students
1,143
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
756
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center: 1,143 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 1,270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 18 current school records connected to MSD Wayne Township. NCES reports 1,143 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above 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 (52.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.8%). English learners represent 34.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. 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 Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.83 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 0 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
- 34.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic26.8%
- Black52.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Wayne Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,135 reported students
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
Other · Grades 09–09
1,243 reported students
Robey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
847 reported students
Chapel Glen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
843 reported students
North Wayne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
837 reported students
McClelland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
809 reported students
Public schools near Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Junior High School Middle · School Town of Speedway | 07–08 | 264 | 2.3 mi |
| Northwest Middle School - an IB World School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 623 | 3 mi |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center Middle · MSD Wayne Township | 07–08 | 1,135 | 4.5 mi |
| Avon Middle School North Middle · Avon Community School Corp | 06–08 | 929 | 4.7 mi |
| Guion Creek Middle School Middle · MSD Pike Township | 06–08 | 833 | 5.3 mi |
| Brownsburg East Middle School Middle · Brownsburg Community School Corp | 06–08 | 1,198 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
What grades does Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center serve?
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in MSD Wayne Township.
How many students attend Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center reported 1,143 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,270 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 1,143 students and 64.83 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 Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Wayne Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.5% 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 Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center in?
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is part of MSD Wayne Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Speedway Junior High School (2.3 mi), Northwest Middle School - an IB World School (3 mi), Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.