H. L. Harshman Middle School vs Paramount Cottage Home
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 513 m 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
Paramount Cottage Home
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | H. L. Harshman Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Paramount Cottage Home Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 335 | #280 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11941 of 15,369 | #15064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 74.5% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paramount Cottage Home scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 29.9).
- •Paramount Cottage Home does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 15%).
- •Paramount Cottage Home does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 68%).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 22.4).
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 381.
- •H. L. Harshman Middle School is a public school while Paramount Cottage Home 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 H. L. Harshman Middle School better than Paramount Cottage Home?
On the Success Index (US), Paramount Cottage Home ranks higher (64.6 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 Paramount Cottage Home?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. L. Harshman Middle School: 509. Paramount Cottage Home: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. L. Harshman Middle School and Paramount Cottage Home rank in Indiana?
H. L. Harshman Middle School is 290th of 335 and Paramount Cottage Home is 280th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).