Anderson Preparatory Academy vs Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Indiana, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Anderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
777 students
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
773 students
| Measure | Anderson Preparatory Academy Anderson, Indiana | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 777 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 13% |
| city | Anderson | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 65.4%).
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.2).
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 773.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anderson Preparatory Academy better than Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anderson Preparatory Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Preparatory Academy: 777. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Preparatory Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Anderson Preparatory Academy is unranked and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is unranked among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).