James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School vs Paramount Englewood
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
296 students
Paramount Englewood
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
270 students
| Measure | James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Paramount Englewood Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 335 | #269 of 335 |
| National rank | #13359 of 15,369 | #10976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 296 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paramount Englewood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 22.3).
- •Paramount Englewood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 73.3%).
- •James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.0).
- •James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 270.
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 James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School better than Paramount Englewood?
On the Success Index (US), Paramount Englewood ranks higher (34.5 vs 22.3 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 James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School and Paramount Englewood?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School: 296. Paramount Englewood: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School and Paramount Englewood rank in Indiana?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is 322nd of 335 and Paramount Englewood is 269th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).