Frances Slocum Elem School vs John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 836 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Slocum Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
473 students
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
455 students
| Measure | Frances Slocum Elem School Marion, Indiana | John L McCulloch Junior High Sch Marion, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,053 | #304 of 335 |
| National rank | #44520 of 50,301 | #12570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 473 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 20.5).
- •Frances Slocum Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 84.6%).
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.3).
- •Frances Slocum Elem School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 455.
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 Frances Slocum Elem School better than John L McCulloch Junior High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), John L McCulloch Junior High Sch ranks higher (26.6 vs 20.5 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 Frances Slocum Elem School and John L McCulloch Junior High Sch?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Slocum Elem School: 473. John L McCulloch Junior High Sch: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Slocum Elem School and John L McCulloch Junior High Sch rank in Indiana?
Frances Slocum Elem School is 1019th of 1,053 and John L McCulloch Junior High Sch is 304th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).