Central Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
131 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,053 | #30 of 335 |
| National rank | #12718 of 50,301 | #2643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 131 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 68.0).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 50.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 131.
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 Central Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 68.0 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 Central Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 131. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 202nd of 1,053 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 30th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).