Deer Run Elementary vs Guion Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Run Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
Guion Creek Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Deer Run Elementary Indianapolis, Indiana | Guion Creek Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1001 of 1,053 | #301 of 335 |
| National rank | #43325 of 50,301 | #12389 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 616 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 19% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guion Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 22.4).
- •Deer Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Guion Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Guion Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.8).
- •Guion Creek Middle School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 616.
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 Run Elementary better than Guion Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Guion Creek Middle School ranks higher (27.5 vs 22.4 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 Run Elementary and Guion Creek Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Run Elementary: 616. Guion Creek Middle School: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Run Elementary and Guion Creek Middle School rank in Indiana?
Deer Run Elementary is 1001st of 1,053 and Guion Creek Middle School is 301st of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).