H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School vs Jackson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
Jackson Middle School
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
| Measure | H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis, Indiana | Jackson Middle School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 335 | #330 of 335 |
| National rank | #13603 of 15,369 | #13694 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 8% |
| city | Indianapolis | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.0 vs 20.5).
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 8%).
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 13%).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 76.6%).
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 537.
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 H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School better than Jackson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School and Jackson Middle School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School: 538. Jackson Middle School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School and Jackson Middle School rank in Indiana?
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School is 327th of 335 and Jackson Middle School is 330th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).