Anderson Elementary School vs Lydia Middleton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
489 students
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
333 students
| Measure | Anderson Elementary School Madison, Indiana | Lydia Middleton Elementary School Madison, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,053 | #274 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37586 of 50,301 | #14799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 489 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lydia Middleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 31.4).
- •Lydia Middleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Lydia Middleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Lydia Middleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 69.7%).
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Anderson Elementary School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 333.
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 Anderson Elementary School better than Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lydia Middleton Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 31.4 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 Anderson Elementary School and Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elementary School: 489. Lydia Middleton Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elementary School and Lydia Middleton Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Anderson Elementary School is 904th of 1,053 and Lydia Middleton Elementary School is 274th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).