Perry Meridian Middle School

Perry Meridian Middle School serves 1,229 students in grades 7-8 in Indianapolis, offering a substantial middle school experience with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 and 75 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the middle tier of Indiana middle schools, placing 935th out of 1,831 schools statewide, which puts it right around the 49th percentile with room for academic growth. In mathematics, 39% of students perform at proficient or above levels across grade levels, indicating opportunities for continued academic development and support.

The school's size allows for diverse programming and resources typical of larger middle school environments, while maintaining manageable class sizes for personalized attention. The school draws from a stable, middle-class community in the 46217 ZIP code area, where families enjoy a median household income of $85,440 and median home values of $198,000. The neighborhood shows strong economic foundation with a low poverty rate of just 5.9%, and about one-third of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education.

Perry Meridian Middle School operates in Indianapolis's large city setting, providing students with urban educational opportunities while serving a well-established residential community on the city's meridian corridor.