Gary Middle School vs John I Meister Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
John I Meister Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Gary Middle School Gary, Indiana | John I Meister Elementary School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 335 | #657 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13957 of 15,369 | #27089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 365 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 52% |
| city | Gary | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John I Meister Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 18.9).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 5%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 13%).
- •Gary Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 72.9%).
- •Gary Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •John I Meister Elementary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 365.
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 Gary Middle School better than John I Meister Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John I Meister Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 18.9 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 Gary Middle School and John I Meister Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Gary and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Middle School: 365. John I Meister Elementary School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Middle School and John I Meister Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Gary Middle School is 331st of 335 and John I Meister Elementary School is 657th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).