Edison School of the Arts 47 vs William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison School of the Arts 47
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Edison School of the Arts 47 Indianapolis, Indiana | William Penn Middle School - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #968 of 1,053 | #288 of 335 |
| National rank | #41378 of 50,301 | #11862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 617 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 25.5).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 65.4%).
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.7).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 is the larger school with 617 students compared with 367.
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 Edison School of the Arts 47 better than William Penn Middle School - a STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn Middle School - a STEM School ranks higher (30.4 vs 25.5 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 Edison School of the Arts 47 and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison School of the Arts 47: 617. William Penn Middle School - a STEM School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison School of the Arts 47 and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School rank in Indiana?
Edison School of the Arts 47 is 968th of 1,053 and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School is 288th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).