Damar Charter Academy vs Valley Mills Elementary School
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.
Damar Charter Academy
Indianapolis · Charter other · Grades K–12
180 students
Valley Mills Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Damar Charter Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Valley Mills Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #919 of 1,053 |
| National rank | – | #38366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 180 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Damar Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Damar Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 65.7%).
- •Damar Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 180.
- •Damar Charter Academy is a charter school while Valley Mills Elementary School is a public 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 Damar Charter Academy better than Valley Mills Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Damar Charter Academy and Valley Mills Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damar Charter Academy: 180. Valley Mills Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damar Charter Academy and Valley Mills Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Damar Charter Academy is unranked and Valley Mills Elementary School is 919th of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).