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H L Harshman Middle School

1501 E 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46201Indianapolis Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
549
Students
Total enrolled
$26,790
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 87% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 36% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 549 students in grades 07–08 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
87% above average funding
District spends $26,790 per pupil, 87% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

H L Harshman Middle School is a large middle in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 07–08 with 549 students. The district invests $26,790 per student — 87% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at H L Harshman Middle School

549
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution290 male · 259 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 460 students
Student Composition
61%
32%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino61%
Black32%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180477000844

Academic Outcomes at H L Harshman Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46201

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,790Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,790
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,787
Student Support$5,090
Administration$3,215
Operations$4,018
Other$2,679
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,790 spent per student, an estimated $11,868 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
34%
State government
53.5%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,790/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Edison School of the Arts 47IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60Carl Wilde School 79Thomas D Gregg School 15
+19 more
↓
Middle
HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet MidlNorthwest Community Middle SchoolMerle Sidener Gifted Academy
↓
High School
Arsenal Technical High SchoolCrispus Attucks High SchoolShortridge High SchoolGeorge Washington High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIndianapolis Public Schools →
Phone: (317)226-4101
NCES ID: 180477000844
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Indianapolis seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Arsenal Technical High School
2,366 students · 09–12
● 32 opp74% FRL
High
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1,188 students · 09–12
● 27 opp77% FRL
High
Shortridge High School
1,089 students · 09–12
● 28 opp70% FRL
High
George Washington High School
753 students · 09–12
● 32 opp68% FRL
Elem
Edison School of the Arts 47
626 students · KG–08
81% FRL
Elem
IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60
599 students · PK–08
● 31 opp48% FRL
Elem
Carl Wilde School 79
598 students · PK–06
76% FRL
Elem
Thomas D Gregg School 15
549 students · PK–06
● 32 opp85% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1501 E 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.