Lydia Middleton Elementary School vs Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
333 students
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
194 students
| Measure | Lydia Middleton Elementary School Madison, Indiana | Rykers' Ridge Elementary School Madison, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,053 | #142 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14799 of 50,301 | #10154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 333 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rykers' Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 65.0).
- •Rykers' Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Lydia Middleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 49%).
- •Rykers' Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.5).
- •Lydia Middleton Elementary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 194.
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 Lydia Middleton Elementary School better than Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 65.0 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 Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School: 333. Rykers' Ridge Elementary School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is 274th of 1,053 and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is 142nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).