Southport Middle School

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:
276th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,752 Help


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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Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,194

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.1%
Hispanic:
25.0%
Asian:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southport Middle School ranks worse than 56.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Southport Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.1%), Hispanic (25%), Asian (22.9%). (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 Southport Middle School is 16.1. 2 middle schools in the Perry Township Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southport Middle School is $10,752, which is the 2nd 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 276th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Southport Middle School in the ranking list.)

Perry Township Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Township Schools 204th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.87 184th 222 17.1%
2005 34.01 304th 370 17.8%
2006 47.62 248th 375 33.9%
2007 41.63 278th 382 27.2%
2008 45.14 267th 392 31.9%
2009 50.45 242nd 423 42.8%
2010 55.82 219th 428 48.8%
2011 55.27 243rd 451 46.1%
2012 53.87 235th 447 47.4%
2013 47.84 279th 444 37.2%
2014 58.15 231st 470 50.9%
2015 64.34 172nd 485 64.5%
2016 57.52 236th 494 52.2%
2017 41.82 309th 472 34.5%
2018 56.59 232nd 473 51.0%
2019 53.54 227th 470 51.7%
2021 48.93 244th 483 49.5%
2022 56.31 209th 490 57.3%
2023 48.76 252nd 489 48.5%
2024 44.60 276th 485 43.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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 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

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

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 Southport Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 227th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 252nd 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)45.533.5
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)54.439.4
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Southport Middle School)42.824.4
 18.5%
   7th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)46.730.6
 16.1%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southport Middle School)44.240.2
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)49.146.1
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Southport Middle School)40.728.9
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)43.733.5
 10.2%
   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 Students11041194
 8.2%
African American80148
 85%
American Indian00
Asian209273
 30.6%
Hispanic222298
 34.2%
Pacific Islander11
White520419
 19.4%
Two or More Races7255
 23.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%72.4%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southport Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,194 students attended Southport Middle School.

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

Students at Southport Middle School are 35% White, 25% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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


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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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