Arlington Middle School - a STEM School vs Eastwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
Eastwood Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle School - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana | Eastwood Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 335 | #85 of 335 |
| National rank | #13664 of 15,369 | #4987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 46% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 20.6).
- •Eastwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 2%).
- •Eastwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 10%).
- •Eastwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 67.7%).
- •Arlington Middle School - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
- •Eastwood Middle School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 365.
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 Arlington Middle School - a STEM School better than Eastwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastwood Middle School ranks higher (62.2 vs 20.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arlington Middle School - a STEM School and Eastwood Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School: 365. Eastwood Middle School: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle School - a STEM School and Eastwood Middle School rank in Indiana?
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School is 329th of 335 and Eastwood Middle School is 85th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).