Rensselaer Central Middle School vs William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Rensselaer Central Middle School Rensselaer, Indiana | William Penn Middle School - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 335 | #288 of 335 |
| National rank | #7320 of 15,369 | #11862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 23% |
| city | Rensselaer | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 30.4).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 65.4%).
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.8).
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 363.
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 Rensselaer Central Middle School better than William Penn Middle School - a STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks higher (51.5 vs 30.4 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 Rensselaer Central Middle School and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Rensselaer and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rensselaer Central Middle School: 363. William Penn Middle School - a STEM School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rensselaer Central Middle School and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School rank in Indiana?
Rensselaer Central Middle School is 176th of 335 and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School is 288th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).