DeMotte Elementary School vs Kankakee Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeMotte Elementary School
DeMotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
596 students
Kankakee Valley Middle School
Wheatfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | DeMotte Elementary School DeMotte, Indiana | Kankakee Valley Middle School Wheatfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 1,053 | #143 of 335 |
| National rank | #14165 of 50,301 | #6503 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 596 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| city | DeMotte | Wheatfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeMotte Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 55.3).
- •DeMotte Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •DeMotte Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Kankakee Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 48%).
- •Kankakee Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Kankakee Valley Middle School is the larger school with 728 students compared with 596.
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 DeMotte Elementary School better than Kankakee Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeMotte Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 55.3 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 DeMotte Elementary School and Kankakee Valley Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between DeMotte and Wheatfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeMotte Elementary School: 596. Kankakee Valley Middle School: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeMotte Elementary School and Kankakee Valley Middle School rank in Indiana?
DeMotte Elementary School is 250th of 1,053 and Kankakee Valley Middle School is 143rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).