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#1313 of 1,823 schools in IN
Westlane Middle School
Middle School · Msd Washington Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Washington Township middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1301 W 73rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
- Math 27% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westlane Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westlane Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,642
Median home value
$271,600
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Sch for the Blind & Vis ImprdEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| New Augusta Public Academy - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Northview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| In Math & Science Academy - NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 600 | 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.
Msd Washington Township
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westlane Middle School is listed in MSD Washington Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westlane Middle School
Westlane Middle School is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Washington Township, serving approximately 714 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,313 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westlane Middle School
What grades does Westlane Middle School serve?
Westlane Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westlane Middle School?
Westlane Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlane Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westlane Middle School rank in IN?
Westlane Middle School ranks #1,313 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Westlane Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westlane Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Westlane Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westlane Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westlane Middle School a charter school?
No, Westlane Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westlane Middle School a Title I school?
No, Westlane Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westlane Middle School?
66.0% of students at Westlane 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (317) 259-5412
- Area population (ZIP 46260)
- 35,102
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 46260; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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