Irvington Community Middle School vs Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irvington Community Middle School
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
238 students
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Irvington Community Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 335 | #993 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8455 of 15,369 | #42973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 238 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irvington Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 23.0).
- •Irvington Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 70.1%).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.0).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 238.
- •Irvington Community Middle School is a charter school while Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School is a public 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 Irvington Community Middle School better than Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Irvington Community Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 23.0 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 Irvington Community Middle School and Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irvington Community Middle School: 238. Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irvington Community Middle School and Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School rank in Indiana?
Irvington Community Middle School is 208th of 335 and Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School is 993rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).