Anderson Elementary School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.8 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
Southwestern Middle School
Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
280 students
| Measure | Anderson Elementary School Madison, Indiana | Southwestern Middle School Hanover, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,053 | #279 of 335 |
| National rank | #37586 of 50,301 | #11409 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | Madison | Hanover |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 31.4).
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 69.7%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Anderson Elementary School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 280.
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 Southwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Middle School ranks higher (32.5 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 Southwestern Middle School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Hanover in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elementary School: 489. Southwestern Middle School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School rank in Indiana?
Anderson Elementary School is 904th of 1,053 and Southwestern Middle School is 279th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).