For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 684 students in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Martindale Brightwood are Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School and James Russell Lowell School 51. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
James Russell Lowell School 51
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Roosevelt Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4251
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4251
Grades: PK-7
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN include Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School and James Russell Lowell School 51.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis?
the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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