Belzer Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

7555 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township

3.7

4.2

1,179 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Andrew Harsha

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
20%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

20%

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 69	Full Time Teachers 69
Teachers in First or Second Year 12.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

377:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.8%	Female 47.2%
Black 52.7%	Hispanic 29.2%
White 12%	Two or more races 5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Sophomore

2/14/2018

The staff at Belzer Middle School are almost always very well prepared on a daily basis. They're kind, relatable, and act responsibly with all of their students. The school is extremely clean and the overall environment is pleasant.

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5.0 student

3/18/2025

There be lost of fights and stuff but other than that school is cool

4.0 parent

12/12/2017

A ten plus , my grandson goes here he has great , grades

1.0 parent

9/27/2017

First son went through Belzer and was fine years ago. Now, Belzer is awful. No one cares, and it's all about the almighty football team. Can't get anyone to return a phone call regarding the student in question and have sent countless emails. Zero communication from this "school".

5.0 parent

3/17/2017

Child attends and we love it! Shes a High honors student with lots of activities/ sports and has voiced little to no complaints.Mr Aaron Mickens is tops! a caring amazing teacher! gives lots of work and test! and is hands on attending of the kids academic needs. He believes in their abilities to exc...

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Indiana Marion County Indianapolis 46226

Belzer Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Indianapolis, IN, in the Lawrence neighborhood, and is served by the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,179 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Belzer Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $292,098. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lawrence Central High School, Arlington Community High School, Lawrence North High School, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Belzer Middle School.

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