Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
273 students
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–6
617 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Indianapolis, Indiana | Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,053 | #200 of 335 |
| National rank | #28535 of 50,301 | #8297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 273 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 45.1).
- •Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 67.3%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.1).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is the larger school with 617 students compared with 273.
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 Kindergarten better than Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks higher (47.0 vs 45.1 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 Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten: 273. Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy rank in Indiana?
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten is 698th of 1,053 and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is 200th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).