Southport Middle School

Southport Middle School serves 1,210 students in grades 7-8 in Indianapolis, providing education with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 across 71 full-time equivalent teachers. The school currently ranks in the 23rd percentile statewide, placing it at #1417 out of 1,831 Indiana schools, with room for academic growth as reflected in its 27% math proficiency rate. Located on South Keystone Avenue, Southport Middle School operates within a diverse urban community where the median household income is $49,032 and median home values reach $179,200.

The surrounding neighborhood in the 46227 zip code is home to nearly 57,000 residents, with 21% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The area maintains a 17% poverty rate, indicating a mix of economic circumstances among families. As a regular public middle school in Marion County, Southport serves students during these crucial transitional years between elementary and high school.

The school's substantial enrollment makes it one of the larger middle schools in the area, providing students with opportunities to interact with diverse peer groups while receiving focused attention through its manageable class sizes. The school sits within Indianapolis's large city setting, offering students access to urban resources and cultural opportunities.