Joan Martin Elementary School vs John Wood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joan Martin Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
497 students
John Wood Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
227 students
| Measure | Joan Martin Elementary School Hobart, Indiana | John Wood Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,053 | #221 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #22075 of 50,301 | #13220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 497 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Hobart | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 54.4).
- •John Wood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Joan Martin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Joan Martin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 58.6%).
- •John Wood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 20.7).
- •Joan Martin Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 227.
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 Joan Martin Elementary School better than John Wood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wood Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 54.4 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 Joan Martin Elementary School and John Wood Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joan Martin Elementary School: 497. John Wood Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joan Martin Elementary School and John Wood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Joan Martin Elementary School is 487th of 1,053 and John Wood Elementary School is 221st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).