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Southport Middle School

Grades 07–08 · Indianapolis, IN · NCES 180882001462

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5715 S Keystone · Indianapolis, IN 46227

At a glance

Reported students

1,304

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

73.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana middle enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

591

Southport Middle School: 1,304 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

17.7:1 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
1,190
Teachers (FTE)
69.23
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1

What the reported data says about Southport Middle School

Southport Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Perry Township Schools. NCES reports 1,304 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, 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 White (29.4%) and Asian (26.1%). English learners represent 44.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. 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 Southport Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
44.7%
Students with disabilities
15.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
75.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
0.06
Psychologists (FTE)
0.17
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

  • White29.4%
  • Hispanic24.9%
  • Black14.3%
  • Asian26.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial5.1%

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 Perry Township Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Perry Meridian Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,278 reported students

Southport 6th Grade Academy

Middle · Grades 06–06

643 reported students

Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy

Middle · Grades 06–06

617 reported students

Rosa Parks Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

658 reported students

Mary Bryan Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

644 reported students

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

633 reported students

View all 21 district schools →