Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten vs Perry Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 972 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 Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,278 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Indianapolis, Indiana | Perry Meridian Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,053 | #170 of 335 |
| National rank | #28535 of 50,301 | #7198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 273 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 45.1).
- •Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 65.3%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Meridian Middle School ranks higher (52.0 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 Middle School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten: 273. Perry Meridian Middle School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten and Perry Meridian Middle School rank in Indiana?
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten is 698th of 1,053 and Perry Meridian Middle School is 170th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).