Perry Meridian Middle School
Reported Enrollment
1,292
students
District
Perry Township Schools
County Context Score
20/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
202 W Meridian School Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46217
School District
Perry Township Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180882001463
- District ID
- 1808820
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
7–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,292 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Perry Meridian Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Marion County has 255 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Perry Meridian Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Perry Township Schools, Marion County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 7–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Perry Meridian Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Perry Township Schools.
1,292 students
Perry Meridian Middle School reports 1,292 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 34 other middle schools in Marion County with enrollment data, 31 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 759 students.
35 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 782 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
17 district schools
Perry Township Schools lists 11 primary, 4 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
11
Middle
4
High
2
Other
0
Nearby context inside Perry Township Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Perry Meridian Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Perry Township Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Perry Meridian Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Perry Meridian Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Perry Meridian Middle School with nearby schools?
Perry Meridian Middle School should be compared with 35 middle schools in Marion County, plus other schools in Perry Township Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Perry Meridian Middle School?
Before using Perry Meridian Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Perry Township Schools.
Part of Perry Township Schools
Perry Meridian Middle School is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 16,222 students across 17 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
17
Reported Enrollment
16,222
17 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Clinton Young Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Douglas MacArthur Elementary SchPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Glenns Valley Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Homecroft Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Southport Middle School7–8 · MiddleProfile
- Perry Meridian High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Southport Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Southport High School9–12 · HighProfile
- William Henry Burkhart ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Marion County Schools
County Context Score
20/100
County-level composite across 255 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.