James B Eads Elementary School vs Wilbur Wright Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James B Eads Elementary School
Munster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Munster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | James B Eads Elementary School Munster, Indiana | Wilbur Wright Middle School Munster, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,053 | #43 of 335 |
| National rank | #10131 of 50,301 | #3470 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 554 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| city | Munster | Munster |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James B Eads Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 69.5).
- •James B Eads Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Wilbur Wright Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Wilbur Wright Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 30.3%).
- •James B Eads Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.4).
- •Wilbur Wright Middle School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 554.
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 James B Eads Elementary School better than Wilbur Wright Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James B Eads Elementary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 69.5 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 James B Eads Elementary School and Wilbur Wright Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Munster and Munster in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James B Eads Elementary School: 554. Wilbur Wright Middle School: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James B Eads Elementary School and Wilbur Wright Middle School rank in Indiana?
James B Eads Elementary School is 141st of 1,053 and Wilbur Wright Middle School is 43rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).