Serving 348 students in grades 7-8, Longfellow Magnet Middle 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 student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
47%
13%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Magnet Middle School?
348 students attend Longfellow Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Longfellow Magnet Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Magnet Middle School?
Longfellow Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longfellow Magnet Middle School offer ?
Longfellow Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Longfellow Magnet Middle School part of?
Longfellow Magnet Middle School is part of Indianapolis ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools School District.
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