Benjamin Franklin Elem School vs Otter Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Otter Creek Middle School
Terre Haute · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elem School Terre Haute, Indiana | Otter Creek Middle School Terre Haute, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #990 of 1,053 | #275 of 335 |
| National rank | #42731 of 50,301 | #11176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Terre Haute | Terre Haute |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otter Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 23.3).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Otter Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Otter Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 95.9%).
- •Otter Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.8).
- •Otter Creek Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 441.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elem School better than Otter Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Otter Creek Middle School ranks higher (33.6 vs 23.3 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 Benjamin Franklin Elem School and Otter Creek Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Terre Haute and Terre Haute in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School: 441. Otter Creek Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elem School and Otter Creek Middle School rank in Indiana?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is 990th of 1,053 and Otter Creek Middle School is 275th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).