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Southport Middle School

5715 S Keystone, Indianapolis, IN 46227Perry Township Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,194
Students
Total enrolled
$13,927
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,194 students in grades 07–08 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,927 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Southport Middle School is a very large middle in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 07–08 with 1,194 students. The district invests $13,927 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Southport Middle School

1,194
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
74
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 Distribution585 male · 609 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 864 students
Student Composition
23%
35%
25%
12%
Asian23%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black12%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180882001462

Academic Outcomes at Southport Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46227

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,927Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,927
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,128
Student Support$2,646
Administration$1,671
Operations$2,089
Other$1,393
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,927 spent per student, an estimated $6,170 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
26%
State government
58.3%
Local (property tax)
25.7%
Federal programs
16.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mary Bryan Elementary SchoolAbraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolDouglas MacArthur Elementary SchClinton Young Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Perry Meridian Middle SchoolSouthport 6th Grade AcademyPerry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
↓
High School
Southport High SchoolPerry Meridian High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPerry Township Schools →
Phone: (317)789-4600
NCES ID: 180882001462
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Indianapolis seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Perry Township Schools
High
Southport High School
2,355 students · 09–12
● 49 opp70% FRL
High
Perry Meridian High School
2,350 students · 09–12
59% FRL
Mid
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,292 students · 07–08
66% FRL
Elem
Mary Bryan Elementary School
912 students · PK–05
● 50 opp71% FRL
Elem
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
897 students · PK–05
79% FRL
Elem
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch
794 students · PK–05
● 49 opp65% FRL
Elem
Clinton Young Elementary School
785 students · PK–05
● 49 opp86% FRL
Elem
Glenns Valley Elementary School
726 students · PK–05
70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5715 S Keystone, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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.