Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School vs Monarca Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 727 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
Monarca Academy
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
219 students
| Measure | Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana | Monarca Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,053 | #254 of 387 |
| National rank | #37364 of 50,301 | #9407 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 391 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarca Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 31.8).
- •Monarca Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 56.3%).
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.3).
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 219.
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School is a public school while Monarca Academy is a charter 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School better than Monarca Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Monarca Academy ranks higher (46.2 vs 31.8 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School and Monarca Academy?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School: 391. Monarca Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School and Monarca Academy rank in Indiana?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School is 900th of 1,053 and Monarca Academy is 254th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).