Deer Creek Elementary vs Lapel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Elementary
Noblesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
613 students
Lapel Middle School
Lapel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary Noblesville, Indiana | Lapel Middle School Lapel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 1,053 | #81 of 335 |
| National rank | #13565 of 50,301 | #4884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Noblesville | Lapel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 62.7).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 34.6%).
- •Lapel Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Deer Creek Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 335.
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 Deer Creek Elementary better than Lapel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 62.7 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 Deer Creek Elementary and Lapel Middle School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Noblesville and Lapel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary: 613. Lapel Middle School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary and Lapel Middle School rank in Indiana?
Deer Creek Elementary is 235th of 1,053 and Lapel Middle School is 81st of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).