Glenns Valley Elementary School vs Perry Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
533 students
Perry Meridian Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,278 students
| Measure | Glenns Valley Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Perry Meridian Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,053 | #170 of 335 |
| National rank | #18177 of 50,301 | #7198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 533 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenns Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 52.0).
- •Glenns Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Glenns Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 70%).
- •Glenns Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 533.
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 Glenns Valley Elementary School better than Perry Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenns Valley Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 52.0 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 Glenns Valley Elementary School and Perry Meridian Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenns Valley Elementary School: 533. Perry Meridian Middle School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenns Valley Elementary School and Perry Meridian Middle School rank in Indiana?
Glenns Valley Elementary School is 377th of 1,053 and Perry Meridian Middle School is 170th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).