Serving 538 students in grades 6-8, H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World 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 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School's student population of 538 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1656 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
51%
14%
White
14%
62%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School's ranking?
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School is ranked #1656 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School?
538 students attend H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School?
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School offer ?
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School part of?
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School located?
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School is located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Fountain Square.
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