Arlington Middle School - a STEM School vs Rensselaer Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 152 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
Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle School - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana | Rensselaer Central Middle School Rensselaer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 335 | #176 of 335 |
| National rank | #13664 of 15,369 | #7320 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 40% |
| city | Indianapolis | Rensselaer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 20.6).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 2%).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 10%).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 67.7%).
- •Arlington Middle School - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.8).
- •Arlington Middle School - a STEM School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 363.
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 Rensselaer Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks higher (51.5 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 Rensselaer Central Middle School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Rensselaer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School: 365. Rensselaer Central Middle School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle School - a STEM School and Rensselaer Central Middle School rank in Indiana?
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School is 329th of 335 and Rensselaer Central Middle School is 176th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).