Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch vs Joseph Block Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
Joseph Block Middle School
East Chicago · Public middle · Grades 7–8
436 students
| Measure | Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch East Chicago, Indiana | Joseph Block Middle School East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,053 | #316 of 335 |
| National rank | #44507 of 50,301 | #13016 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 400 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | East Chicago | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Block Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 20.5).
- •Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Joseph Block Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Joseph Block Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 74%).
- •Joseph Block Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.8).
- •Joseph Block Middle School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 400.
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 Harrison Elementary Sch better than Joseph Block Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Block Middle School ranks higher (24.1 vs 20.5 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 Harrison Elementary Sch and Joseph Block Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between East Chicago and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch: 400. Joseph Block Middle School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch and Joseph Block Middle School rank in Indiana?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is 1018th of 1,053 and Joseph Block Middle School is 316th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).