Decatur Middle School vs Valley Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 241 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,000 students
Valley Mills Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Valley Mills Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 335 | #919 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13304 of 15,369 | #38366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,000 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 29% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 22.6).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 65.7%).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 554.
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 Middle School better than Valley Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Mills Elementary School ranks higher (30.3 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 Middle School and Valley Mills Elementary School?
About 241 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 1,000. Valley Mills Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Valley Mills Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Decatur Middle School is 320th of 335 and Valley Mills Elementary School is 919th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).