Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School vs H. L. Harshman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
H. L. Harshman Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana | H. L. Harshman Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,053 | #290 of 335 |
| National rank | #42990 of 50,301 | #11941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 22.9).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 70.8%).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 366.
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 Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School better than H. L. Harshman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), H. L. Harshman Middle School ranks higher (29.9 vs 22.9 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 Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and H. L. Harshman Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School: 366. H. L. Harshman Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and H. L. Harshman Middle School rank in Indiana?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is 994th of 1,053 and H. L. Harshman Middle School is 290th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).