Indian Springs Middle School vs Little Turtle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 406 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Springs Middle School
Columbia City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Little Turtle Elementary School
Columbia City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
| Measure | Indian Springs Middle School Columbia City, Indiana | Little Turtle Elementary School Columbia City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 335 | #585 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6254 of 15,369 | #24757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 797 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Columbia City | Columbia City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 50.6).
- •Little Turtle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Indian Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Indian Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 40.7%).
- •Little Turtle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.6).
- •Indian Springs Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 583.
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 Indian Springs Middle School better than Little Turtle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Springs Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 50.6 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 Indian Springs Middle School and Little Turtle Elementary School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Columbia City and Columbia City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Springs Middle School: 797. Little Turtle Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Springs Middle School and Little Turtle Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Indian Springs Middle School is 132nd of 335 and Little Turtle Elementary School is 585th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).