For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 882 students in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bates Hendricks are James A Garfield School 31 and Se Neighborhood Sch Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James A Garfield School 31
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-4231
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Se Neighborhood Sch Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Barth Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 423-0204
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 423-0204
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN include James A Garfield School 31 and Se Neighborhood Sch Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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