Eel River Elementary School vs Maple Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eel River Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Maple Creek Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Eel River Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Maple Creek Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,053 | #39 of 335 |
| National rank | #9106 of 50,301 | #2987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eel River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 71.7).
- •Eel River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Maple Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Maple Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 29.3%).
- •Eel River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.5).
- •Maple Creek Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 420.
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 Eel River Elementary School better than Maple Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eel River Elementary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 71.7 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 Eel River Elementary School and Maple Creek Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eel River Elementary School: 420. Maple Creek Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eel River Elementary School and Maple Creek Middle School rank in Indiana?
Eel River Elementary School is 118th of 1,053 and Maple Creek Middle School is 39th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).