Lapel Middle School vs Union Township Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 194 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lapel Middle School
Lapel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Union Township Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
| Measure | Lapel Middle School Lapel, Indiana | Union Township Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 335 | #13 of 335 |
| National rank | #4884 of 15,369 | #1841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | Lapel | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Township Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 62.7).
- •Union Township Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Union Township Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Union Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 34.6%).
- •Union Township Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Lapel Middle School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 333.
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 Lapel Middle School better than Union Township Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Township Middle School ranks higher (77.9 vs 62.7 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 Lapel Middle School and Union Township Middle School?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Lapel and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lapel Middle School: 335. Union Township Middle School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lapel Middle School and Union Township Middle School rank in Indiana?
Lapel Middle School is 81st of 335 and Union Township Middle School is 13th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).