James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School vs Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 3.9 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
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,043 students
| Measure | James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 335 | #311 of 335 |
| National rank | #13359 of 15,369 | #12785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 296 | 1,043 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 1,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 22.3).
- •Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 73.3%).
- •James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 296.
- •James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is a charter school while Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle 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 James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School better than Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle ranks higher (25.4 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 Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School: 296. Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle: 1,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School and Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle rank in Indiana?
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is 322nd of 335 and Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle is 311th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).