Liberty Middle School vs Newton Yost Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle School
Chesterton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
Newton Yost Elementary School
Porter · Public elementary · Grades K–4
362 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle School Chesterton, Indiana | Newton Yost Elementary School Porter, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 335 | #311 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4780 of 15,369 | #16115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 423 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Chesterton | Porter |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.2 vs 63.0).
- •Newton Yost Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 40.3%).
- •Newton Yost Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 362.
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 Liberty Middle School better than Newton Yost Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Liberty Middle School and Newton Yost Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chesterton and Porter in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle School: 423. Newton Yost Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle School and Newton Yost Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Liberty Middle School is 79th of 335 and Newton Yost Elementary School is 311th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).