Belzer Middle School vs Circle City Preparatory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belzer Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,119 students
Circle City Preparatory Middle School
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
97 students
| Measure | Belzer Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Circle City Preparatory Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 335 | #297 of 335 |
| National rank | #11685 of 15,369 | #12308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,119 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belzer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 27.9).
- •Belzer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 93.8%).
- •Circle City Preparatory Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Belzer Middle School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 97.
- •Belzer Middle School is a public school while Circle City Preparatory Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belzer Middle School better than Circle City Preparatory Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belzer Middle School ranks higher (31.2 vs 27.9 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 Belzer Middle School and Circle City Preparatory Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belzer Middle School: 1,119. Circle City Preparatory Middle School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belzer Middle School and Circle City Preparatory Middle School rank in Indiana?
Belzer Middle School is 286th of 335 and Circle City Preparatory Middle School is 297th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).