Jefferson Traditional School vs Western Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Traditional School
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Western Middle School
Russiaville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Jefferson Traditional School South Bend, Indiana | Western Middle School Russiaville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 335 | #40 of 335 |
| National rank | #11509 of 15,369 | #3134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| city | South Bend | Russiaville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 32.0).
- •Western Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Western Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 36%).
- •Western Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 59.4%).
- •Western Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Jefferson Traditional School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 589.
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 Jefferson Traditional School better than Western Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 32.0 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 Jefferson Traditional School and Western Middle School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between South Bend and Russiaville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Traditional School: 591. Western Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Traditional School and Western Middle School rank in Indiana?
Jefferson Traditional School is 281st of 335 and Western Middle School is 40th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).