Northwest Community Middle School

Summary:

Northwest Community Middle School is a public middle school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 355 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 290 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest Community Middle School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The student population is predominantly minority, with 44.23% African American and 45.35% Hispanic students, in contrast to the majority White student populations at Brownsburg West Middle School and Brownsburg East Middle School. Academically, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, with only 6.86% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 3.07% in Math, far below the Indianapolis Public Schools averages. Additionally, the school struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 48.6% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Brownsburg West Middle School (11.1%) and Brownsburg East Middle School (6.3%).

The data also reveals that Northwest Community Middle School serves a predominantly low-income population, with 72.39% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the surrounding schools such as Brownsburg West Middle School (38.16%) and Brownsburg East Middle School (33.06%). This socioeconomic factor may be a significant contributor to the school's academic challenges, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring effective resource allocation could be key strategies for improving student outcomes at Northwest Community Middle School.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 5525 W 34th St
       Indianapolis, IN  46224


(317) 693-5600

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,262 Help


Students who attend Northwest Community Middle School usually attend:

High:    Arsenal Technical High School
    Crispus Attucks High School
    George Washington High School
    Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
    More...

Feeder schools for Northwest Community Middle School:

Elementary:    Carl Wilde School 79
    Clarence Farrington School 61
    Cold Spring School
    Ernie Pyle School 90
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.4%
African American:
44.2%
White:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Compare Details Northwest Community Middle School ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.4%), African American (44.2%), White (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Community Middle School is 14.7. 3 middle schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Northwest Community Middle School employs 24 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Community Middle School is $20,262, which is the 2nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Community Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Community Middle School 476th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Northwest Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 290th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Community Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 0.13 465th 470 1.1%
2015 1.10 476th 485 1.9%
2016 2.40 478th 494 3.2%
2017 1.36 468th 472 0.8%
2019 1.86 467th 470 0.6%
2021 5.62 472nd 483 2.3%
2022 6.27 478th 490 2.4%
2023 6.11 478th 489 2.2%
2024 6.34 476th 485 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Northwest Community Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 32 285 8 95 1 0 10 0 431
2013 69 426 14 111 1 0 20 0 641
2014 21 312 12 101 0 0 9 0 455
2015 19 246 14 77 0 0 11 0 367
2016 25 184 10 79 0 0 8 0 306
2017 20 262 3 111 1 0 16 0 413
2018 12 132 1 64 0 0 11 0 220
2019 29 230 4 120 0 0 10 0 393
2020 15 230 4 164 0 0 17 0 430
2021 11 223 0 135 0 0 15 0 384
2022 19 187 2 181 0 1 14 0 404
2023 24 157 3 161 1 0 9 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 431 43.0 10.0 0
2013 641 51.0 12.5 79.9
2014 455 49.0 9.2 84.4
2015 367 33.0 11.1 74.9
2016 306 27.0 11.3 80.7
2017 413 54.0 7.6 73.1
2018 220 35.0 6.2 71.4
2019 393 19.1 20.4 65.4
2020 430 47.5 9.0 67
2021 384 48.0 8.0 71.9
2022 404 24.0 16.8 66.8
2023 355 24.0 14.7 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 431 43.0 10.0 0
2013 641 51.0 12.5 79.9
2014 455 49.0 9.2 84.4
2015 367 33.0 11.1 74.9
2016 306 27.0 11.3 80.7
2017 413 54.0 7.6 73.1
2018 220 35.0 6.2 71.4
2019 393 19.1 20.4 65.4
2020 430 47.5 9.0 67
2021 384 48.0 8.0 71.9
2022 404 24.0 16.8 66.8
2023 355 24.0 14.7 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Community Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,116 (5.7%) $18,370 (94.3%) $19,486
2020 $1,699 (8.7%) $17,792 (91.3%) $19,491
2021 $1,666 (8.9%) $17,007 (91.1%) $18,673
2022 $2,701 (13.3%) $17,561 (86.7%) $20,262

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Community Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 467th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 478th of 489 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Community Middle School)6.94.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)23.921.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Northwest Community Middle School)3.11.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.115.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Community Middle School)13.79.2
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)27.428.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Northwest Community Middle School)1.64.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)1514.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393355
 9.7%
African American230157
 31.7%
American Indian01
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic120161
 34.2%
Pacific Islander00
White2924
 17.2%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%72.4%
 7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Community Middle School

Northwest Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Indiana middle schools.

Students at Northwest Community Middle School are 45% Hispanic, 44% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Northwest Community Middle School.

Students who attend Northwest Community Middle School usually go on to attend Arsenal Technical High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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