Hamilton Heights Middle School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Heights Middle School
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
742 students
Lincoln Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Hamilton Heights Middle School Arcadia, Indiana | Lincoln Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 335 | #296 of 335 |
| National rank | #5928 of 15,369 | #12186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 742 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 17% |
| city | Arcadia | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 28.6).
- •Hamilton Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Hamilton Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Hamilton Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 55.8%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.6).
- •Hamilton Heights Middle School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 736.
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 Hamilton Heights Middle School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Heights Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 28.6 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 Hamilton Heights Middle School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Heights Middle School: 742. Lincoln Middle School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Heights Middle School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Indiana?
Hamilton Heights Middle School is 115th of 335 and Lincoln Middle School is 296th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).