Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs Joseph Block Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
282 students
Joseph Block Middle School
East Chicago · Public middle · Grades 7–8
436 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School East Chicago, Indiana | Joseph Block Middle School East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #976 of 1,053 | #316 of 335 |
| National rank | #41968 of 50,301 | #13016 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 282 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | East Chicago | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.5 vs 24.1).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Joseph Block Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Joseph Block Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 75.9%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 10.9).
- •Joseph Block Middle School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 282.
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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School better than Joseph Block Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Joseph Block Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Chicago and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School: 282. Joseph Block Middle School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Joseph Block Middle School rank in Indiana?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 976th of 1,053 and Joseph Block Middle School is 316th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).