Banneker Elementary at Marquette vs Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
Lake Station · Public high · Grades 6–12
595 students
| Measure | Banneker Elementary at Marquette Gary, Indiana | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS Lake Station, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,053 | #367 of 387 |
| National rank | #44145 of 50,301 | #14703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 293 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| city | Gary | Lake Station |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 21.1).
- •Banneker Elementary at Marquette does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Banneker Elementary at Marquette does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 71.8%).
- •Banneker Elementary at Marquette does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.6).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is the larger school with 595 students compared with 293.
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 Banneker Elementary at Marquette better than Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS ranks higher (23.4 vs 21.1 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 Banneker Elementary at Marquette and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gary and Lake Station in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banneker Elementary at Marquette: 293. Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banneker Elementary at Marquette and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS rank in Indiana?
Banneker Elementary at Marquette is 1012th of 1,053 and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is 367th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).