Gold Academy vs Valley Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
Valley Mills Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Gold Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Valley Mills Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 1,053 | #919 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #36502 of 50,301 | #38366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 529 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 30.3).
- •Gold Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Gold Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 65.7%).
- •Gold Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 529.
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 Gold Academy better than Valley Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Academy ranks higher (33.1 vs 30.3 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 Gold Academy and Valley Mills Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Academy: 529. Valley Mills Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Academy and Valley Mills Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Gold Academy is 884th of 1,053 and Valley Mills Elementary School is 919th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).