Helfrich Park STEM Academy vs Signature School Inc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 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
Signature School Inc
Evansville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
384 students
| Measure | Helfrich Park STEM Academy Evansville, Indiana | Signature School Inc Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #148 of 335 | #2 of 387 |
| National rank | #6638 of 15,369 | #239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 509 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 82% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signature School Inc scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 54.6).
- •Signature School Inc does better on math proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Signature School Inc does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 50%).
- •Signature School Inc does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 49.7%).
- •Signature School Inc does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy is the larger school with 509 students compared with 384.
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy is a public school while Signature School Inc 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 Helfrich Park STEM Academy better than Signature School Inc?
On the Success Index (US), Signature School Inc ranks higher (90.0 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 Signature School Inc?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy: 509. Signature School Inc: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helfrich Park STEM Academy and Signature School Inc rank in Indiana?
Helfrich Park STEM Academy is 148th of 335 and Signature School Inc is 2nd of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).