Serving 395 students in grades 7-8, Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl 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 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl's student population of 395 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl 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 Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
14%
Black
36%
13%
White
13%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl is ranked #1678 out of 1,763 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl?
395 students attend Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl?
Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl offer ?
Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl part of?
Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl located?
Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl is located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Fountain Square.
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