Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center vs Stephen Decatur Elementary School
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.
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,135 students
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
| Measure | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center Indianapolis, Indiana | Stephen Decatur Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 335 | #933 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12087 of 15,369 | #39493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,135 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.1 vs 28.6).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 77.6%).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
- •Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 496.
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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center better than Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center and Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center: 1,135. Stephen Decatur Elementary School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center and Stephen Decatur Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is 293rd of 335 and Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 933rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).