Kankakee Valley Middle School vs Wheatfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.7 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
Wheatfield Elementary School
Wheatfield · Public elementary · Grades K–3
324 students
| Measure | Kankakee Valley Middle School Wheatfield, Indiana | Wheatfield Elementary School Wheatfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 335 | #252 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6503 of 15,369 | #14226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 728 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Wheatfield | Wheatfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheatfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 55.3).
- •Wheatfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Wheatfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Kankakee Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 52.2%).
- •Wheatfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Kankakee Valley Middle School is the larger school with 728 students compared with 324.
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 Wheatfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheatfield Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 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 Wheatfield Elementary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Wheatfield and Wheatfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee Valley Middle School: 728. Wheatfield Elementary School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee Valley Middle School and Wheatfield Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Kankakee Valley Middle School is 143rd of 335 and Wheatfield Elementary School is 252nd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).