Kankakee Valley Middle School vs Pendleton Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
Wheatfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
Pendleton Heights Middle School
Pendleton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
730 students
| Measure | Kankakee Valley Middle School Wheatfield, Indiana | Pendleton Heights Middle School Pendleton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 335 | #99 of 335 |
| National rank | #6503 of 15,369 | #5439 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 728 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Wheatfield | Pendleton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pendleton Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 55.3).
- •Pendleton Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Pendleton Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Pendleton Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 45.9%).
- •Kankakee Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 21.5).
- •Pendleton Heights Middle School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 728.
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 Kankakee Valley Middle School better than Pendleton Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pendleton Heights Middle School ranks higher (60.2 vs 55.3 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 Kankakee Valley Middle School and Pendleton Heights Middle School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Wheatfield and Pendleton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee Valley Middle School: 728. Pendleton Heights Middle School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee Valley Middle School and Pendleton Heights Middle School rank in Indiana?
Kankakee Valley Middle School is 143rd of 335 and Pendleton Heights Middle School is 99th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).