Dayton Elementary School vs East Tipp Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
East Tipp Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
| Measure | Dayton Elementary School Dayton, Indiana | East Tipp Middle School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,053 | #96 of 335 |
| National rank | #19507 of 50,301 | #5371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| city | Dayton | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Tipp Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 58.1).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •East Tipp Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 48.5%).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.9).
- •East Tipp Middle School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 390.
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 Dayton Elementary School better than East Tipp Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Tipp Middle School ranks higher (60.5 vs 58.1 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 Dayton Elementary School and East Tipp Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Elementary School: 390. East Tipp Middle School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Elementary School and East Tipp Middle School rank in Indiana?
Dayton Elementary School is 410th of 1,053 and East Tipp Middle School is 96th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).