Northwest High School, located at 5525 W. 34th St. Indianapolis, Indiana, was a traditional high school operated by the publicly funded Indianapolis Public Schools organization. It closed in 2018.
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School's student population of 623 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1710 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Black
46%
14%
White
7%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Space Pioneer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School's ranking?
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School is ranked #1710 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School?
623 students attend Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School?
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School offer ?
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School part of?
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School located?
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School is located in the Northwest High School neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest High School.
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