James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School vs PLA@Promise Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 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
PLA@Promise Prep
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
144 students
| Measure | James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | PLA@Promise Prep Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 335 | #493 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13359 of 15,369 | #22169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PLA@Promise Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 22.3).
- •PLA@Promise Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 73.3%).
- •PLA@Promise Prep does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 144.
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 PLA@Promise Prep?
On the Success Index (US), PLA@Promise Prep ranks higher (54.3 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 PLA@Promise Prep?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School: 296. PLA@Promise Prep: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School and PLA@Promise Prep rank in Indiana?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is 322nd of 335 and PLA@Promise Prep is 493rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).