McGary Middle School vs Plaza Park International Prep Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGary Middle School
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
295 students
Plaza Park International Prep Acad
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | McGary Middle School Evansville, Indiana | Plaza Park International Prep Acad Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 335 | #193 of 335 |
| National rank | #12800 of 15,369 | #7923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plaza Park International Prep Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 25.3).
- •Plaza Park International Prep Acad does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Plaza Park International Prep Acad does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Plaza Park International Prep Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 73.2%).
- •McGary Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.6).
- •Plaza Park International Prep Acad is the larger school with 610 students compared with 295.
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 McGary Middle School better than Plaza Park International Prep Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Plaza Park International Prep Acad ranks higher (48.7 vs 25.3 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 McGary Middle School and Plaza Park International Prep Acad?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGary Middle School: 295. Plaza Park International Prep Acad: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGary Middle School and Plaza Park International Prep Acad rank in Indiana?
McGary Middle School is 313th of 335 and Plaza Park International Prep Acad is 193rd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).