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Eastwood Middle School vs. Belzer Middle School

Should you attend Eastwood Middle School or Belzer Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Eastwood Middle School
4401 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Belzer Middle School
7555 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, Eastwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,139 students in grades 7-8, Belzer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
822 students
1,139 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eastwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belzer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eastwood Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belzer Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eastwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belzer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Township School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belzer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawrence Township School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1130 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1614 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eastwood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belzer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
8%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belzer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belzer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eastwood Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belzer Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
267
-
Grade 7 Students
278
528
Grade 8 Students
277
611

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eastwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belzer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawrence Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eastwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belzer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawrence Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
41%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eastwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belzer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawrence Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
37%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eastwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belzer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawrence Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eastwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belzer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lawrence Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eastwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belzer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawrence Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eastwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belzer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawrence Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eastwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belzer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawrence Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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