At a glance
Reported students
1,135
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
756
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center: 1,135 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 1,221
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Lynhurst 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 1,135 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.1%) and Black (24.9%). English learners represent 40.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 75 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
- 40.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.6%
- 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
- White23.8%
- Hispanic44.1%
- Black24.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,143 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 Lynhurst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Middle School Middle · MSD Decatur Township | 07–08 | 1,000 | 2.9 mi |
| Speedway Junior High School Middle · School Town of Speedway | 07–08 | 264 | 4.1 mi |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center Middle · MSD Wayne Township | 07–08 | 1,143 | 4.5 mi |
| H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 538 | 6.2 mi |
| Northwest Middle School - an IB World School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 623 | 6.3 mi |
| Perry Meridian Middle School Middle · Perry Township Schools | 07–08 | 1,278 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
What grades does Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center serve?
Lynhurst 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center reported 1,135 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,221 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 1,135 students and 75 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lynhurst 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.6% 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center in?
Lynhurst 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Decatur Middle School (2.9 mi), Speedway Junior High School (4.1 mi), Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.