Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch vs Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
579 students
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–6
617 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch Indianapolis, Indiana | Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 1,053 | #200 of 335 |
| National rank | #17705 of 50,301 | #8297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 579 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 47.0).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 67.3%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is the larger school with 617 students compared with 579.
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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch better than Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch ranks higher (60.7 vs 47.0 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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch: 579. Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy rank in Indiana?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch is 361st of 1,053 and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is 200th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).