Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School vs Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 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
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
600 students
| Measure | Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana | Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,053 | #261 of 387 |
| National rank | #42990 of 50,301 | #9568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 37% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 22.9).
- •Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind does better on math proficiency (37% vs 11%).
- •Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 8%).
- •Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 70.8%).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.8).
- •Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is the larger school with 600 students compared with 366.
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is a public school while Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind 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 Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School better than Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?
On the Success Index (US), Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind ranks higher (45.5 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 Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School: 366. Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind rank in Indiana?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is 994th of 1,053 and Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is 261st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).