Serving 348 students in grades 7-8, Longfellow Magnet 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 was 63% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)63%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)49%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
47%
13%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Indianapolis Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Magnet Middle School?
348 students attend Longfellow Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Longfellow Magnet Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Magnet Middle School?
Longfellow Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longfellow Magnet Middle School offer ?
Longfellow Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Longfellow Magnet Middle School part of?
Longfellow Magnet Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
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