Blue Academy vs Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
687 students
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,000 students
| Measure | Blue Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Decatur Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #845 of 1,053 | #320 of 335 |
| National rank | #34495 of 50,301 | #13304 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 687 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 15% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 22.6).
- •Blue Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 15%).
- •Blue Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 61%).
- •Blue Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 687.
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 Blue Academy better than Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Academy ranks higher (36.2 vs 22.6 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 Blue Academy and Decatur Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Academy: 687. Decatur Middle School: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Academy and Decatur Middle School rank in Indiana?
Blue Academy is 845th of 1,053 and Decatur Middle School is 320th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).