Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School vs Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
228 students
| Measure | Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School Indianapolis, Indiana | Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,053 | #25 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #35902 of 50,301 | #2999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 301 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 78% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 34.0).
- •Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 22%).
- •Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 22%).
- •Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 47.8%).
- •Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.3).
- •Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 228.
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 Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School better than Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School?
On the Success Index (US), Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School ranks higher (83.8 vs 34.0 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 Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School and Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School: 301. Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School and Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School rank in Indiana?
Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is 874th of 1,053 and Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School is 25th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).