Heavilin Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heavilin Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Heavilin Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,053 | #30 of 335 |
| National rank | #3086 of 50,301 | #2643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 56% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heavilin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 73.5).
- •Heavilin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 56%).
- •Heavilin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Heavilin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 39.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 479.
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 Heavilin Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heavilin Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 73.5 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 Heavilin Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heavilin Elementary School: 479. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heavilin Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Indiana?
Heavilin Elementary School is 28th of 1,053 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 30th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).