Southport Middle School

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Southport Middle School ranks 276 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southport Middle School is a public middle school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,194 students. The school is part of the Perry Township Schools district, which is ranked 197 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southport Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 35.09% White, 12.4% African American, 24.96% Hispanic, and 22.86% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Perry Meridian Middle School and Greenwood Middle School. However, the school faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.4% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Southport Middle School's performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 35.01% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 24.57% proficient or better in Math.

Southport Middle School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 72.36% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Perry Meridian Middle School (65.94%) and Greenwood Middle School (53.06%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While the school has faced challenges, the diverse student population and potential for targeted interventions present opportunities for improvement in the future.

Detail:

Public 7-8

5715 S Keystone
Indianapolis, IN 46227

(317) 789-4600

District: Perry Township Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,752

Students who attend Southport Middle School usually attend:

High:

Southport High School

Feeder schools for Southport Middle School:

Elementary:	Clinton Young Elementary School
	Homecroft Elementary School
	Mary Bryan Elementary School
	Southport Elementary School
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	Winchester Village Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 1,210

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.9%

Asian:

26.4%

Hispanic:

25.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southport Middle School ranks worse than 56.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.6. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Southport Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.9%), Asian (26.4%), Hispanic (25%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southport Middle School is 16.9, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Perry Township Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Southport Middle School employs 71.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southport Middle School is $10,752, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 middle schools in the Perry Township Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southport Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Southport Middle School 276^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Southport Middle School in the ranking list.)

Perry Township Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Township Schools 204^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southport Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	28.87	184^th	222	17.1%
2005	34.01	304^th	370	17.8%
2006	47.62	248^th	375	33.9%
2007	41.63	278^th	382	27.2%
2008	45.14	267^th	392	31.9%
2009	50.45	242^nd	423	42.8%
2010	55.82	219^th	428	48.8%
2011	55.27	243^rd	451	46.1%
2012	53.87	235^th	447	47.4%
2013	47.84	279^th	444	37.2%
2014	58.15	231^st	470	50.9%
2015	64.34	172^nd	485	64.5%
2016	57.52	236^th	494	52.2%
2017	41.82	309^th	472	34.5%
2018	56.59	232^nd	473	51.0%
2019	53.54	227^th	470	51.7%
2021	48.93	244^th	483	49.5%
2022	56.31	209^th	490	57.3%
2023	48.76	252^nd	489	48.5%
2024	44.60	276^th	485	43.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southport Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	465	122	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1989	512	125	12	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	650
1990	1041	211	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1262
1991	1116	204	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1332
1992	1131	206	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1349
1993	1154	202	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1366
1994	1053	149	14	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	1235
1995	1210	161	13	16	5	n/a	n/a	2	1407
1996	1210	161	13	16	5	n/a	n/a	2	1407
1997	1179	157	10	19	1	n/a	n/a	4	1370
1998	1158	168	14	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	1362
1999	1120	176	11	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1333
2000	1111	177	12	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	1330
2001	1180	193	10	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	1427
2002	1198	223	12	62	2	n/a	n/a	0	1497
2003	1198	223	12	62	2	n/a	n/a	0	1497
2004	1231	235	12	70	3	n/a	n/a	0	1551
2005	815	141	9	61	3	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2006	815	142	11	63	2	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2007	793	170	6	79	2	n/a	n/a	20	1070
2008	772	138	28	90	1	n/a	n/a	24	1053
2009	756	147	53	90	2	n/a	n/a	34	1082
2010	769	141	60	103	2	n/a	n/a	46	1121
2011	722	134	85	109	2	0	51	0	1103
2012	724	112	102	119	2	0	60	0	1119
2013	679	72	118	137	0	0	57	0	1063
2014	631	52	113	159	0	0	67	0	1022
2015	602	49	139	171	1	0	72	0	1034
2016	592	49	187	191	1	0	69	0	1089
2017	578	62	218	226	0	0	67	0	1151
2018	542	88	224	212	0	0	65	0	1131
2019	520	80	209	222	0	1	72	0	1104
2020	514	122	216	263	1	2	63	0	1181
2021	478	135	238	264	1	2	72	0	1190
2022	448	127	280	273	0	0	62	0	1190
2023	419	148	273	298	0	1	55	0	1194
2024	386	153	319	303	0	4	45	0	1210

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southport Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	600	41.5	14.4	14.8
1989	650	38.8	16.7	17.2
1990	1262	38.8	32.5	14.6
1991	1332	64.5	20.6	16.2
1992	1349	62.3	21.6	17.9
1993	1366	66.9	20.4	18
1994	1235	68.3	18.1	23.7
1995	1407	66.6	21.1	20.7
1996	1407	66.6	21.1	20.7
1997	1370	66.3	20.7	23.6
1998	1362	68.3	19.9	25
1999	1333	59.2	22.5	32.3
2000	1330	70.0	19.0	33.5
2001	1427	73.5	19.4	36.7
2002	1497	74.5	20.1	42
2003	1497	74.5	20.1	42
2004	1551	74.0	21.0	44.7
2005	1029	49.0	21.0	39.1
2006	1033	56.2	18.4	46.3
2007	1070	n/a	n/a	49
2008	1053	50.0	21.1	53.4
2009	1082	52.5	20.6	55.1
2010	1121	52.1	21.5	62
2011	1103	51.6	21.3	64.6
2012	1119	61.0	18.3	61.7
2013	1063	63.0	16.8	66.4
2014	1022	62.0	16.4	66.7
2015	1034	64.0	16.1	68.3
2016	1089	62.0	17.5	64.6
2017	1151	62.5	18.4	66
2018	1131	66.0	17.1	75.2
2019	1104	65.1	16.9	75.6
2020	1181	66.0	17.8	74.6
2021	1190	66.4	17.9	72.4
2022	1190	67.9	17.5	70.8
2023	1194	73.8	16.1	72.4
2024	1210	71.3	16.9	77.4

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 Southport Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	600	41.5	14.4	14.8
1989	650	38.8	16.7	17.2
1990	1262	38.8	32.5	14.6
1991	1332	64.5	20.6	16.2
1992	1349	62.3	21.6	17.9
1993	1366	66.9	20.4	18
1994	1235	68.3	18.1	23.7
1995	1407	66.6	21.1	20.7
1996	1407	66.6	21.1	20.7
1997	1370	66.3	20.7	23.6
1998	1362	68.3	19.9	25
1999	1333	59.2	22.5	32.3
2000	1330	70.0	19.0	33.5
2001	1427	73.5	19.4	36.7
2002	1497	74.5	20.1	42
2003	1497	74.5	20.1	42
2004	1551	74.0	21.0	44.7
2005	1029	49.0	21.0	39.1
2006	1033	56.2	18.4	46.3
2007	1070	n/a	n/a	49
2008	1053	50.0	21.1	53.4
2009	1082	52.5	20.6	55.1
2010	1121	52.1	21.5	62
2011	1103	51.6	21.3	64.6
2012	1119	61.0	18.3	61.7
2013	1063	63.0	16.8	66.4
2014	1022	62.0	16.4	66.7
2015	1034	64.0	16.1	68.3
2016	1089	62.0	17.5	64.6
2017	1151	62.5	18.4	66
2018	1131	66.0	17.1	75.2
2019	1104	65.1	16.9	75.6
2020	1181	66.0	17.8	74.6
2021	1190	66.4	17.9	72.4
2022	1190	67.9	17.5	70.8
2023	1194	73.8	16.1	72.4
2024	1210	71.3	16.9	77.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southport Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$669 (6.7%)	$9,284 (93.3%)	$9,954
2020	$707 (7.5%)	$8,722 (92.5%)	$9,429
2021	$1,344 (12.5%)	$9,406 (87.5%)	$10,750
2022	$1,496 (13.9%)	$9,256 (86.1%)	$10,752

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southport Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 227^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 252^nd of 489 Middle schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southport Middle School)	45.5	33.5	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)	54.4	39.4	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Southport Middle School)	42.8	24.4	18.5%
7th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)	46.7	30.6	16.1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southport Middle School)	44.2	40.2	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)	49.1	46.1	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Southport Middle School)	40.7	28.9	11.8%
8th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)	43.7	33.5	10.2%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1104	1194	8.2%
African American	80	148	85%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	209	273	30.6%
Hispanic	222	298	34.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	520	419	19.4%
Two or More Races	72	55	23.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	72.4%	3.3%

Schools Near Southport Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)						ILEARN Math (2024)						ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southport Middle School	Public	7-8	5715 S Keystone	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 789-4600	1,210	71	16.9	77.4%	386 (31.9%)	153 (12.6%)	303 (25.0%)	319 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	45 (3.7%)	44.6	276^th of 485 public middle schools	43.1%		48.8	252^nd of 489 public middle schools	48.5%	24				32.3	37.9	35.0				22.4	26.9	24.6		$10,752	$1,496	$9,256
Southport 6th Grade Academy	Public	6	5715 S Keystone Ave	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 789-1400	660	43	15.2	78.6%	215 (32.6%)	104 (15.8%)	138 (20.9%)	160 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.4%)								(n/a)			37.2			37.2			30.7			30.7		$11,030	$1,287	$9,743
South Grove Intermediate School	Public	4-6	851 S 9th Ave	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 786-7687	575	36	16.0	70.6%	376 (65.4%)	74 (12.9%)	71 (12.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.9%)								(n/a)	26.4	19.4	20.4			22.0	33.0	14.3	17.1			21.3	17.9	$9,739	$1,206	$8,533
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy	Public	6	202 W Meridian School Rd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-1300	659	42	15.6	68.4%	230 (34.9%)	87 (13.2%)	80 (12.1%)	228 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.2%)								(n/a)			45.4			45.4			36.6			36.6		$10,235	$1,074	$9,161
Perry Meridian Middle School	Public	7-8	202 W Meridian School Rd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-4100	1,229	76	16.2	66.0%	473 (38.5%)	125 (10.2%)	150 (12.2%)	416 (33.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (5.2%)	76.4	103^rd of 485 public middle schools	78.8%		72.8	114^th of 489 public middle schools	76.7%	11				49.3	51.4	50.3				38.2	40.2	39.2		$10,408	$1,268	$9,140
Beech Grove Middle School	Public	7-8	1248 Buffalo St	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 784-6649	434	30	14.3	71.2%	283 (65.2%)	62 (14.3%)	45 (10.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.7%)	46.9	262^nd of 485 public middle schools	46.0%		46.1	262^nd of 489 public middle schools	46.4%					30.3	47.5	39.2				17.1	26.9	22.1		$12,721	$1,171	$11,550
Edgewood Intermediate School	Public	4-6	7620 Edgewood	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5024	1,265	72	17.5	60.2%	636 (50.3%)	135 (10.7%)	145 (11.5%)	260 (20.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (6.6%)								(n/a)	40.9	39.6	37.0			39.2	45.1	43.6	29.1			39.3	46.7	$8,233	$714	$7,518
HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl	Public, Magnet	7-8	510 Laurel Street	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4228	463	37	12.5	73.2%	57 (12.3%)	166 (35.9%)	207 (44.7%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	10.8	441^st of 485 public middle schools	9.1%		13	431^st of 489 public middle schools	11.9%	10				12.3	16.9	14.5				6.1	7.1	6.6		$18,213	$2,515	$15,698
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate	Public	4-6	8735 Indian Creek Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5900	1,355	75	18.0	52.6%	740 (54.6%)	198 (14.6%)	108 (8.0%)	225 (16.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (6.0%)								(n/a)	48.3	45.0	53.1			49.0	54.6	49.2	46.3			49.9	54.4	$8,596	$714	$7,882
Paramount Englewood	Public, Charter	5-8	1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Paramount Englewood	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 741-9589	228	12	19.0	68.0%	42 (18.4%)	119 (52.2%)	51 (22.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)	58.2	198^th of 485 public middle schools	59.2%		81.7	70^th of 489 public middle schools	85.7%	128		35.3	38.7	38.3	36.5	37.7		29.4	25.8	34.6	51.6	36.5	5.9	$12,647	$4,142	$8,505

Frequently Asked Questions about Southport Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Southport Middle School?

Students at Southport Middle School are 32% White, 26% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Southport Middle School a good school?

Southport Middle School ranks 276^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Southport Middle School in?

Perry Township Schools

How many students attend Southport Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,210 students attended Southport Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Southport Middle School attend?

Students who attend Southport Middle School usually go on to attend Southport High School

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