Arlington Community Middle School vs Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 4.9/10. In math proficiency, Merle Sidener Gifted Academy leads at 78.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Arlington Community Middle School
Indianapolis, IN
4.9/10
Middle School7th – 8th
270 students
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
Indianapolis, IN
7.2/10
Middle School2nd – 8th
304 students
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| Metric | Arlington Community Middle School | Merle Sidener Gifted Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.4 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 3.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.5% | 45.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.4 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,572 of 1,828 | #526 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 14th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Arlington Community Middle School | Merle Sidener Gifted Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 2.0% | 78.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 10.0% | 81.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Arlington Community Middle School | Merle Sidener Gifted Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 2nd – 8th |
| Enrollment | 270 | 304 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.5% | 45.4% |
| District | Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis Public Schools |
| City | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Indianapolis (46204) | Indianapolis (46220) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,081 | $103,735 |
| Median Home Value | $350,400 | $329,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,686 | $1,330 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 60.8% | 66.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | 7.6% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 24 min |