Homecroft Elementary School vs Southport Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homecroft Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
493 students
Southport Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,304 students
| Measure | Homecroft Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Southport Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,053 | #262 of 335 |
| National rank | #27298 of 50,301 | #10409 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 493 | 1,304 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 1,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homecroft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 37.3).
- •Homecroft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Homecroft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Homecroft Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 75.2%).
- •Homecroft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.9).
- •Southport Middle School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 493.
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 Homecroft Elementary School better than Southport Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Homecroft Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 37.3 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 Homecroft Elementary School and Southport Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homecroft Elementary School: 493. Southport Middle School: 1,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homecroft Elementary School and Southport Middle School rank in Indiana?
Homecroft Elementary School is 663rd of 1,053 and Southport Middle School is 262nd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).