H. L. Harshman Middle School vs Helfrich Park STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. L. Harshman Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | H. L. Harshman Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Helfrich Park STEM Academy Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 335 | #148 of 335 |
| National rank | #11941 of 15,369 | #6638 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 49% |
| city | Indianapolis | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 29.9).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 15%).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 49.7%).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.9).
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 H. L. Harshman Middle School better than Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Helfrich Park STEM Academy ranks higher (54.6 vs 29.9 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 H. L. Harshman Middle School and Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. L. Harshman Middle School: 509. Helfrich Park STEM Academy: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. L. Harshman Middle School and Helfrich Park STEM Academy rank in Indiana?
H. L. Harshman Middle School is 290th of 335 and Helfrich Park STEM Academy is 148th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).