Helfrich Park STEM Academy vs Perry Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Perry Heights Middle School
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
| Measure | Helfrich Park STEM Academy Evansville, Indiana | Perry Heights Middle School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 335 | #67 of 335 |
| National rank | #6638 of 15,369 | #4380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 54.6).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 49.7%).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy is the larger school with 509 students compared with 471.
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 Helfrich Park STEM Academy better than Perry Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Heights Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 54.6 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 Helfrich Park STEM Academy and Perry Heights Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy: 509. Perry Heights Middle School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helfrich Park STEM Academy and Perry Heights Middle School rank in Indiana?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy is 148th of 335 and Perry Heights Middle School is 67th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).