Belzer Middle School vs The Nature School of Central Indiana
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 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
The Nature School of Central Indiana
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
175 students
| Measure | Belzer Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | The Nature School of Central Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 335 | #172 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11685 of 15,369 | #11501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,119 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 29.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Nature School of Central Indiana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 31.2).
- •The Nature School of Central Indiana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 63.9%).
- •Belzer Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 29.2).
- •Belzer Middle School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 175.
- •Belzer Middle School is a public school while The Nature School of Central Indiana 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 The Nature School of Central Indiana?
On the Success Index (US), The Nature School of Central Indiana ranks higher (69.8 vs 31.2 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 The Nature School of Central Indiana?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belzer Middle School: 1,119. The Nature School of Central Indiana: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belzer Middle School and The Nature School of Central Indiana rank in Indiana?
Belzer Middle School is 286th of 335 and The Nature School of Central Indiana is 172nd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).