Decatur High Ability Academy vs Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 96 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur High Ability Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
103 students
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,000 students
| Measure | Decatur High Ability Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Decatur Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,053 | #320 of 335 |
| National rank | #22892 of 50,301 | #13304 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 103 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High Ability Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 22.6).
- •Decatur High Ability Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 59.7%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.6).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 103.
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 Decatur High Ability Academy better than Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur High Ability Academy ranks higher (53.2 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 Decatur High Ability Academy and Decatur Middle School?
About 96 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High Ability Academy: 103. Decatur Middle School: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High Ability Academy and Decatur Middle School rank in Indiana?
Decatur High Ability Academy is 514th of 1,053 and Decatur Middle School is 320th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).