Madison Elementary School vs Virgil I Grissom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Wakarusa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
117 students
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Wakarusa, Indiana | Virgil I Grissom Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,053 | #164 of 335 |
| National rank | #9797 of 50,301 | #7096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 117 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Wakarusa | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 52.5).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 50.6%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.8).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 117.
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 Madison Elementary School better than Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 52.5 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 Madison Elementary School and Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Wakarusa and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 117. Virgil I Grissom Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and Virgil I Grissom Middle School rank in Indiana?
Madison Elementary School is 132nd of 1,053 and Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 164th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).