Perry Meridian Middle School vs Rosa Parks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Meridian Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,278 students
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
658 students
| Measure | Perry Meridian Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Rosa Parks Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 335 | #201 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7198 of 15,369 | #12686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,278 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 52.0).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 65.3%).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 658.
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 Perry Meridian Middle School better than Rosa Parks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 52.0 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 Perry Meridian Middle School and Rosa Parks Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Meridian Middle School: 1,278. Rosa Parks Elementary School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Meridian Middle School and Rosa Parks Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Perry Meridian Middle School is 170th of 335 and Rosa Parks Elementary School is 201st of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).