Forest Park Elementary School vs Meridian Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary School
Brazil · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
Meridian Street Elementary School
Brazil · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary School Brazil, Indiana | Meridian Street Elementary School Brazil, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,053 | #435 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #30484 of 50,301 | #20343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 232 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Brazil | Brazil |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 42.2).
- •Meridian Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Meridian Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Meridian Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 62.9%).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 18.9).
- •Meridian Street Elementary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 232.
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 Forest Park Elementary School better than Meridian Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Street Elementary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 42.2 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 Forest Park Elementary School and Meridian Street Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brazil and Brazil in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary School: 232. Meridian Street Elementary School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary School and Meridian Street Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Forest Park Elementary School is 750th of 1,053 and Meridian Street Elementary School is 435th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).