H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School vs SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
588 students
| Measure | H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis, Indiana | SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 335 | #981 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13603 of 15,369 | #42384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 538 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 21.0).
- •SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 88.1%).
- •SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence is the larger school with 588 students compared with 538.
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School is a public school while SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence 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.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School better than SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence ranks higher (23.9 vs 21.0 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 H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School and SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School: 538. SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School and SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence rank in Indiana?
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School is 327th of 335 and SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence is 981st of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).