Belzer Middle School vs Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 12 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
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,106 students
| Measure | Belzer Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 335 | #305 of 335 |
| National rank | #11685 of 15,369 | #12580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,119 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belzer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 26.5).
- •Belzer Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Belzer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 63.9%).
- •Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Belzer Middle School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 1,106.
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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Belzer Middle School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.5 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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belzer Middle School: 1,119. Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belzer Middle School and Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl rank in Indiana?
Belzer Middle School is 286th of 335 and Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is 305th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).