Circle City Preparatory Middle School vs Tindley Summit Academy
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.
Circle City Preparatory Middle School
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
97 students
Tindley Summit Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
312 students
| Measure | Circle City Preparatory Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Tindley Summit Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 335 | #998 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12308 of 15,369 | #43250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 97 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Circle City Preparatory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 22.6).
- •Tindley Summit Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Tindley Summit Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •Tindley Summit Academy is the larger school with 312 students compared with 97.
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 Circle City Preparatory Middle School better than Tindley Summit Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Circle City Preparatory Middle School ranks higher (27.9 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 Circle City Preparatory Middle School and Tindley Summit Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle City Preparatory Middle School: 97. Tindley Summit Academy: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle City Preparatory Middle School and Tindley Summit Academy rank in Indiana?
Circle City Preparatory Middle School is 297th of 335 and Tindley Summit Academy is 998th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).