Fall Creek Valley Middle School vs James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,355 students
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
296 students
| Measure | Fall Creek Valley Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 335 | #322 of 335 |
| National rank | #11591 of 15,369 | #13359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,355 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 1,355 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 7.5% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 22.3).
- •Fall Creek Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 7.5%).
- •Fall Creek Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Fall Creek Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 73.3%).
- •James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.6).
- •Fall Creek Valley Middle School is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 296.
- •Fall Creek Valley Middle School is a public school while James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fall Creek Valley Middle School better than James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Valley Middle School ranks higher (31.6 vs 22.3 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 Fall Creek Valley Middle School and James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School: 1,355. James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall Creek Valley Middle School and James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School rank in Indiana?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School is 283rd of 335 and James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is 322nd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).