Childs Elementary School vs Jackson Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childs Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
Jackson Creek Middle School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
572 students
| Measure | Childs Elementary School Bloomington, Indiana | Jackson Creek Middle School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 1,053 | #17 of 335 |
| National rank | #1663 of 50,301 | #2083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 446 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 63% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Childs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 76.5).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 63%).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 28.3%).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Jackson Creek Middle School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 446.
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 Childs Elementary School better than Jackson Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Childs Elementary School ranks higher (86.9 vs 76.5 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 Childs Elementary School and Jackson Creek Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Childs Elementary School: 446. Jackson Creek Middle School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Childs Elementary School and Jackson Creek Middle School rank in Indiana?
Childs Elementary School is 11th of 1,053 and Jackson Creek Middle School is 17th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).