Overview
H L Harshman Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school enrolls 272 students. It is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictIndianapolis Public Schools
County18097
CityIndianapolis
ZIP46201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180477000844
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment272
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)