KIPP Indy College Prep Middle vs Louis B Russell Jr School 48
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
274 students
| Measure | KIPP Indy College Prep Middle Indianapolis, Indiana | Louis B Russell Jr School 48 Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 335 | #650 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15077 of 15,369 | #26612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 372 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 10.2).
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.6).
- •KIPP Indy College Prep Middle is the larger school with 372 students compared with 274.
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 KIPP Indy College Prep Middle better than Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
On the Success Index (US), Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks higher (47.8 vs 10.2 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 KIPP Indy College Prep Middle and Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle: 372. Louis B Russell Jr School 48: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Indy College Prep Middle and Louis B Russell Jr School 48 rank in Indiana?
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle is 335th of 335 and Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is 650th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).