Dennis Middle School vs Vaile Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
649 students
Vaile Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
311 students
| Measure | Dennis Middle School Richmond, Indiana | Vaile Elementary School Richmond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 335 | #913 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13011 of 15,369 | #37919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 649 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vaile Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 24.1).
- •Vaile Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Dennis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Dennis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 71.1%).
- •Vaile Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Dennis Middle School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 311.
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 Dennis Middle School better than Vaile Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vaile Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 24.1 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 Dennis Middle School and Vaile Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dennis Middle School: 649. Vaile Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dennis Middle School and Vaile Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Dennis Middle School is 315th of 335 and Vaile Elementary School is 913th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).