Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

Summary:

Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is a public middle school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 1,203 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the MSD Wayne Township district, which is ranked 288 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Lynhurst faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. Its academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is significantly lower than state and district averages, with only 19.96% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 14.69% in math. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.5% and a high percentage of students (77.39%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Lynhurst has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Indiana middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, Lynhurst's academic performance and school rankings are similar, with both schools performing well below state averages. However, the gap is more significant when compared to higher-performing schools in other districts, such as Perry Meridian Middle School and Speedway Junior High School, which have much higher proficiency rates and school rankings. Despite increased spending per student, from $10,140 in 2019-2020 to $12,058 in 2021-2022, Lynhurst's academic outcomes have not improved.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2805 S Lynhurst
Indianapolis, IN 46241

(317) 988-8100

District: MSD Wayne Township

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,058

Students who attend Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center usually attend:

High:	Ben Davis High School
	Ben Davis University High School

Feeder schools for Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center:

Elementary:	Bridgeport Elementary School
	Garden City Elementary School
	Maplewood Elementary School
	McClelland Elementary School
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	Rhoades Elementary School
	Stout Field Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 1,203

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.4%

White:

30.6%

African American:

25.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center ranks worse than 79.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.94. (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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.4%), White (30.6%), African American (25.2%). (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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center employs 80.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is $12,058.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center 386^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center in the ranking list.)

MSD Wayne Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Wayne Township 287^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	25.97	323^rd	370	12.7%
2006	30.08	318^th	375	15.2%
2007	21.85	341^st	382	10.7%
2008	27.37	333^rd	392	15.1%
2009	27.72	349^th	423	17.5%
2010	26.54	362^nd	428	15.4%
2011	19.23	406^th	451	10.0%
2012	34.59	348^th	447	22.1%
2013	25.88	379^th	444	14.6%
2014	34.86	364^th	470	22.6%
2015	30.64	376^th	485	22.5%
2016	34.78	375^th	494	24.1%
2017	30.51	366^th	472	22.5%
2018	37.91	334^th	473	29.4%
2019	31.47	337^th	470	28.3%
2021	25.56	360^th	483	25.5%
2022	23.44	373^rd	490	23.9%
2023	22.17	378^th	489	22.7%
2024	19.94	386^th	485	20.4%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

My daughter is thriving in this school! When you have a problem, just contact administration, and they handle it immediately. The teachers are outstanding, and go the extra mile for kids. The entire staff is very caring and professional! Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, December 1, 2011

there is nothing wrong with the school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	617	156	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
1989	599	156	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
1990	669	156	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	834
1991	675	171	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
1992	692	180	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	881
1993	740	187	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	935
1994	715	202	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	923
1995	782	197	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	990
1996	782	197	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	990
1997	732	196	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	5	945
1998	638	204	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	1	856
1999	607	181	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	799
2000	597	194	2	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	810
2001	568	176	3	17	10	n/a	n/a	0	774
2002	555	231	4	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	811
2003	555	231	4	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	811
2004	602	237	3	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	860
2005	572	212	3	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	814
2006	758	318	16	110	4	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2007	715	336	15	134	3	n/a	n/a	49	1252
2008	701	327	16	132	5	n/a	n/a	49	1230
2009	635	306	7	152	5	n/a	n/a	41	1146
2010	576	329	7	191	2	n/a	n/a	44	1149
2011	598	338	14	212	1	1	67	0	1231
2012	601	273	14	192	1	1	67	0	1149
2013	593	230	9	257	0	0	69	0	1158
2014	574	245	7	305	0	0	76	0	1207
2015	573	247	8	337	1	0	75	0	1241
2016	529	271	10	360	1	2	73	0	1246
2017	477	256	8	387	3	1	80	0	1212
2018	420	278	8	382	5	1	65	0	1159
2019	401	290	9	416	2	2	73	0	1193
2020	413	276	11	484	3	1	68	0	1256
2021	371	305	8	459	2	0	71	0	1216
2022	339	303	7	483	0	0	82	0	1214
2023	368	303	1	462	1	0	68	0	1203

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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	778	54.1	14.3	29.8
1989	761	53.9	14.1	31.3
1990	834	54.6	15.2	33.2
1991	855	54.9	15.5	32.9
1992	881	54.4	16.1	42.5
1993	935	54.1	17.3	38.1
1994	923	54.2	17.0	41.6
1995	990	57.5	17.2	46.1
1996	990	57.5	17.2	46.1
1997	945	60.0	15.8	43.9
1998	856	62.5	13.7	38.5
1999	799	56.8	14.1	43.7
2000	810	56.6	14.3	44.8
2001	774	53.7	14.4	57.4
2002	811	51.6	15.7	65.4
2003	811	51.6	15.7	65.4
2004	860	51.7	16.6	68.5
2005	814	53.1	15.3	70.5
2006	1206	73.7	16.4	67.4
2007	1252	n/a	n/a	73.7
2008	1230	81.8	15.0	75.8
2009	1146	78.8	14.5	73.8
2010	1149	75.8	15.1	80.3
2011	1231	78.9	15.6	78.6
2012	1149	88.0	13.0	79.9
2013	1158	89.0	13.0	82.4
2014	1207	88.0	13.7	85.4
2015	1241	82.0	15.1	83.9
2016	1246	82.0	15.1	79.1
2017	1212	81.0	14.9	79.2
2018	1159	80.0	14.4	82.2
2019	1193	82.7	14.4	79.2
2020	1256	81.0	15.5	81.5
2021	1216	89.3	13.6	73.5
2022	1214	82.4	14.7	67.4
2023	1203	80.4	14.9	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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	778	54.1	14.3	29.8
1989	761	53.9	14.1	31.3
1990	834	54.6	15.2	33.2
1991	855	54.9	15.5	32.9
1992	881	54.4	16.1	42.5
1993	935	54.1	17.3	38.1
1994	923	54.2	17.0	41.6
1995	990	57.5	17.2	46.1
1996	990	57.5	17.2	46.1
1997	945	60.0	15.8	43.9
1998	856	62.5	13.7	38.5
1999	799	56.8	14.1	43.7
2000	810	56.6	14.3	44.8
2001	774	53.7	14.4	57.4
2002	811	51.6	15.7	65.4
2003	811	51.6	15.7	65.4
2004	860	51.7	16.6	68.5
2005	814	53.1	15.3	70.5
2006	1206	73.7	16.4	67.4
2007	1252	n/a	n/a	73.7
2008	1230	81.8	15.0	75.8
2009	1146	78.8	14.5	73.8
2010	1149	75.8	15.1	80.3
2011	1231	78.9	15.6	78.6
2012	1149	88.0	13.0	79.9
2013	1158	89.0	13.0	82.4
2014	1207	88.0	13.7	85.4
2015	1241	82.0	15.1	83.9
2016	1246	82.0	15.1	79.1
2017	1212	81.0	14.9	79.2
2018	1159	80.0	14.4	82.2
2019	1193	82.7	14.4	79.2
2020	1256	81.0	15.5	81.5
2021	1216	89.3	13.6	73.5
2022	1214	82.4	14.7	67.4
2023	1203	80.4	14.9	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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$646 (6.1%)	$9,973 (93.9%)	$10,620
2020	$534 (5.3%)	$9,606 (94.7%)	$10,140
2021	$1,142 (9.7%)	$10,615 (90.3%)	$11,757
2022	$1,032 (8.6%)	$11,026 (91.4%)	$12,058

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

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 337^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 378^th of 489 Middle schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center)	34.3	21.6	12.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)	32.9	22.6	10.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center)	29.4	16.1	13.3%
7th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)	28.4	16.7	11.7%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center)	39.5	24.1	15.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)	37.7	22.7	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center)	31.9	14.7	17.2%
8th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)	27.1	11.5	15.6%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center)	91.8	54.9	36.9%
End of Course Biology (MSD Wayne Township)	23.2	8.6	14.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1193	1203	0.8%
African American	290	303	4.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	9	1	88.9%
Hispanic	416	462	11.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	401	368	8.2%
Two or More Races	73	68	6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.2%	77.4%	1.8%

Schools Near Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center	Public	7-8	2805 S Lynhurst	Indianapolis	46241	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-8100	1,203	80	14.9	77.4%	368 (30.6%)	303 (25.2%)	462 (38.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.7%)	19.9	386^th of 485 public middle schools	20.4%		22.2	378^th of 489 public middle schools	22.7%	8		20.7	19.2	20.0		15.3	14.1	14.7	85.9	$12,058	$1,032	$11,026
Decatur Middle School	Public	7-8	5108 S High School Rd	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	MSD Decatur Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 856-5274	1,060	64	16.5	75.2%	529 (49.9%)	279 (26.3%)	168 (15.8%)	6 (0.6%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (6.6%)	19.6	389^th of 485 public middle schools	19.8%		24.3	370^th of 489 public middle schools	24.3%	19		24.1	19.8	22.0		14.9	9.8	12.4	95.7	$9,643	$1,125	$8,519
Speedway Junior High School	Public	7-8	5151 W 14th St	Speedway	46224	Marion County	School Town of Speedway	No	No	No	No	(317) 244-3359	317	19	16.9	63.1%	127 (40.1%)	78 (24.6%)	67 (21.1%)	18 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)	80.8	75^th of 485 public middle schools	84.5%		82.7	66^th of 489 public middle schools	86.5%	9		51.1	50.7	50.9		48.9	39.9	44.3		$10,934	$1,133	$9,801
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center	Public	7-8	7320 W 10th St	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-8800	1,237	71	17.3	69.6%	221 (17.9%)	627 (50.7%)	310 (25.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (6.0%)	20.8	381^st of 485 public middle schools	21.4%		20.8	385^th of 489 public middle schools	21.3%	4		19.7	27.2	23.5		9.1	14.5	11.8	67.8	$11,001	$937	$10,064
Arlington Community Middle School	Public	7-8	120 E Walnut St	Indianapolis	46204	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 822-7980	259	21	12.3	86.1%	11 (4.2%)	192 (74.1%)	48 (18.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	6.7	475^th of 485 public middle schools	2.1%		7.4	468^th of 489 public middle schools	4.3%	7		9.0	9.6	9.3		4.1	0.8	2.5		$21,750	$2,246	$19,504
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	395	34	11.6	82.5%	50 (12.7%)	142 (35.9%)	181 (45.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	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
Northwest Community Middle School	Public	7-8	5525 W 34th St	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5600	355	24	14.7	72.4%	24 (6.8%)	157 (44.2%)	161 (45.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	6.3	476^th of 485 public middle schools	1.9%		6.1	478^th of 489 public middle schools	2.2%	2		6.8	6.9	6.9		3.4	2.8	3.1		$20,262	$2,701	$17,561
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	1,292	80	16.1	65.9%	525 (40.6%)	123 (9.5%)	150 (11.6%)	433 (33.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	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
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	620	40	15.3	69.8%	235 (37.9%)	57 (9.2%)	66 (10.6%)	224 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)								(n/a)	45.4			45.4	36.6			36.6		$10,235	$1,074	$9,161
H L Harshman Middle School	Public	7-8	1501 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4101	549	39	14.0	83.8%	20 (3.6%)	177 (32.2%)	337 (61.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	18.2	395^th of 485 public middle schools	18.6%		11.7	441^st of 489 public middle schools	9.8%	46		18.2	21.8	21.5		4.6	11.1	10.6		$17,048	$1,982	$15,066

Frequently Asked Questions about Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center

What high school do graduates of Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center attend?

Students who attend Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center usually go on to attend Ben Davis High School

What district is Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center in?

MSD Wayne Township

What is the racial makeup of Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?

Students at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center are 38% Hispanic, 31% White, 25% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,203 students attended Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center.

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Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Indiana middle schools.

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