Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate vs West Lafayette Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,031 students
West Lafayette Intermediate School
West Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 4–6
536 students
| Measure | Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate Lafayette, Indiana | West Lafayette Intermediate School West Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #276 of 335 | #9 of 335 |
| National rank | #11190 of 15,369 | #1506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,031 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 75% |
| city | Lafayette | West Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 33.5).
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 34%).
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 65.7%).
- •Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 536.
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 Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate better than West Lafayette Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), West Lafayette Intermediate School ranks higher (79.9 vs 33.5 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 Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and West Lafayette Intermediate School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and West Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate: 1,031. West Lafayette Intermediate School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and West Lafayette Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is 276th of 335 and West Lafayette Intermediate School is 9th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).