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#1070 of 1,823 schools in IN
Arlington Community Middle School
Middle School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools middle school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 E Walnut St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Math 3% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 4% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlington Community Middle School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlington Community Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,081
Median home value
$350,400
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belzer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,139 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Avondale Meadows Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #15 of 47
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington Community Middle School is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Community Middle School
Arlington Community Middle School is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Community Middle School
What grades does Arlington Community Middle School serve?
Arlington Community Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Arlington Community Middle School?
Arlington Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Community Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Community Middle School rank in IN?
Arlington Community Middle School ranks #1,070 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Arlington Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arlington Community Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Community Middle School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Arlington Community Middle School a charter school?
No, Arlington Community Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Community Middle School a Title I school?
No, Arlington Community Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Community Middle School?
51.5% of students at Arlington Community Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (317) 822-7980
- Area population (ZIP 46204)
- 11,022
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 31
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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