Hal E Clark Middle School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hal E Clark Middle School
Saint John · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,032 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–2
305 students
| Measure | Hal E Clark Middle School Saint John, Indiana | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 335 | #45 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2949 of 15,369 | #3954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 1,032 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 76% |
| city | Saint John | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 71.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 22.1%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 305.
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 Hal E Clark Middle School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 71.9 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 Hal E Clark Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Saint John and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hal E Clark Middle School: 1,032. Lincoln Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hal E Clark Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hal E Clark Middle School is 37th of 335 and Lincoln Elementary School is 45th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).