East Tipp Middle School vs Hershey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 297 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Tipp Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
Hershey Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | East Tipp Middle School Lafayette, Indiana | Hershey Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 335 | #83 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5371 of 15,369 | #6365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 74% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 60.5).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 51%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 23.9%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.9).
- •East Tipp Middle School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 538.
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 East Tipp Middle School better than Hershey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 60.5 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 East Tipp Middle School and Hershey Elementary School?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Tipp Middle School: 547. Hershey Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Tipp Middle School and Hershey Elementary School rank in Indiana?
East Tipp Middle School is 96th of 335 and Hershey Elementary School is 83rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).