Eastwood Middle School

4401 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 782 students in grades 6-8, Eastwood 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eastwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Eastwood Middle School's student population of 782 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
782 students
This chart displays total students of Eastwood Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Eastwood Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Eastwood Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eastwood Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Eastwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastwood Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1187 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Eastwood Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Eastwood Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Eastwood Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Eastwood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eastwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastwood Middle School's ranking?
Eastwood Middle School is ranked #1187 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eastwood Middle School often compared to?
Eastwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Middle School?
782 students attend Eastwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Eastwood Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastwood Middle School?
Eastwood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastwood Middle School offer ?
Eastwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eastwood Middle School part of?
Eastwood Middle School is part of MSD Washington Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Eastwood Middle School located?
Eastwood Middle School is located in the Allisonville neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Allisonville.

School Reviews

Review Eastwood Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links