Cowan Elementary School vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
Southside Middle School
Muncie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Muncie, Indiana | Southside Middle School Muncie, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,053 | #318 of 335 |
| National rank | #22277 of 50,301 | #13237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 19% |
| city | Muncie | Muncie |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 23.0).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 20%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 85.7%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Southside Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 409.
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 Cowan Elementary School better than Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 23.0 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 Cowan Elementary School and Southside Middle School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Muncie in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 409. Southside Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and Southside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Cowan Elementary School is 495th of 1,053 and Southside Middle School is 318th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).