James H Watson Elementary School vs Michael Grimmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 24 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James H Watson Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
660 students
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Schererville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
814 students
| Measure | James H Watson Elementary School Schererville, Indiana | Michael Grimmer Middle School Schererville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,053 | #102 of 335 |
| National rank | #9864 of 50,301 | #5502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 660 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| city | Schererville | Schererville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 59.9).
- •James H Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •James H Watson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 30.7%).
- •James H Watson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.5).
- •Michael Grimmer Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 660.
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 H Watson Elementary School better than Michael Grimmer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James H Watson Elementary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 59.9 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 James H Watson Elementary School and Michael Grimmer Middle School?
About 24 m in a straight line, between Schererville and Schererville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James H Watson Elementary School: 660. Michael Grimmer Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James H Watson Elementary School and Michael Grimmer Middle School rank in Indiana?
James H Watson Elementary School is 133rd of 1,053 and Michael Grimmer Middle School is 102nd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).