Kahler Middle School vs Michael Grimmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahler Middle School
Dyer · Public middle · Grades 5–8
971 students
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Schererville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
814 students
| Measure | Kahler Middle School Dyer, Indiana | Michael Grimmer Middle School Schererville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 335 | #102 of 335 |
| National rank | #4458 of 15,369 | #5502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 971 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Dyer | Schererville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 59.9).
- •Kahler Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Kahler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Kahler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 30.7%).
- •Kahler Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Kahler Middle School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 814.
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 Kahler Middle School better than Michael Grimmer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kahler Middle School ranks higher (64.6 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 Kahler Middle School and Michael Grimmer Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Dyer and Schererville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahler Middle School: 971. Michael Grimmer Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahler Middle School and Michael Grimmer Middle School rank in Indiana?
Kahler Middle School is 69th of 335 and Michael Grimmer Middle School is 102nd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).