Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School vs Northwest Middle School - an IB World School
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
Northwest Middle School - an IB World School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
| Measure | Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana | Northwest Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,053 | #325 of 335 |
| National rank | #37364 of 50,301 | #13468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 4% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 21.8).
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 4%).
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 10%).
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 63.7%).
- •Northwest Middle School - an IB World School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 391.
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 Northwest Middle School - an IB World School?
On the Success Index (US), Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School ranks higher (31.8 vs 21.8 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 Northwest Middle School - an IB World School?
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. Northwest Middle School - an IB World School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School and Northwest Middle School - an IB World School rank in Indiana?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School is 900th of 1,053 and Northwest Middle School - an IB World School is 325th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).