Kahler Middle School vs Protsman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 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
Protsman Elementary School
Dyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
614 students
| Measure | Kahler Middle School Dyer, Indiana | Protsman Elementary School Dyer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 335 | #113 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4458 of 15,369 | #8799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 971 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Dyer | Dyer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Protsman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 64.6).
- •Protsman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Kahler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Kahler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 31.3%).
- •Protsman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.0).
- •Kahler Middle School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 614.
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 Protsman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Protsman Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 64.6 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 Protsman Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dyer and Dyer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahler Middle School: 971. Protsman Elementary School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahler Middle School and Protsman Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Kahler Middle School is 69th of 335 and Protsman Elementary School is 113th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).