Kesling Intermediate School vs Riley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kesling Intermediate School
LaPorte · Public middle · Grades 5–6
847 students
Riley Elementary School
LaPorte · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
291 students
| Measure | Kesling Intermediate School LaPorte, Indiana | Riley Elementary School LaPorte, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 335 | #460 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5434 of 15,369 | #21267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 847 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | LaPorte | LaPorte |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kesling Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 55.6).
- •Riley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Riley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Riley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 49.5%).
- •Kesling Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.2).
- •Kesling Intermediate School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 291.
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 Kesling Intermediate School better than Riley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kesling Intermediate School ranks higher (60.2 vs 55.6 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 Kesling Intermediate School and Riley Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between LaPorte and LaPorte in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kesling Intermediate School: 847. Riley Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kesling Intermediate School and Riley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Kesling Intermediate School is 98th of 335 and Riley Elementary School is 460th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).