Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl vs New Palestine Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,106 students
New Palestine Intermediate School
New Palestine · Public middle · Grades 5–6
605 students
| Measure | Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl Indianapolis, Indiana | New Palestine Intermediate School New Palestine, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #305 of 335 | #48 of 335 |
| National rank | #12580 of 15,369 | #3587 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,106 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 65% |
| city | Indianapolis | New Palestine |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Palestine Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 26.5).
- •New Palestine Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 24%).
- •New Palestine Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •New Palestine Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 63.7%).
- •Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.2).
- •Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 605.
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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl better than New Palestine Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), New Palestine Intermediate School ranks higher (68.8 vs 26.5 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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl and New Palestine Intermediate School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and New Palestine in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl: 1,106. New Palestine Intermediate School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl and New Palestine Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is 305th of 335 and New Palestine Intermediate School is 48th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).