Mary Daly Elementary School vs West Side Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 296 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Daly Elementary School
Elkhart · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
476 students
West Side Middle School
Elkhart · Public middle · Grades 7–8
569 students
| Measure | Mary Daly Elementary School Elkhart, Indiana | West Side Middle School Elkhart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1010 of 1,053 | #268 of 335 |
| National rank | #44038 of 50,301 | #10956 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 476 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| city | Elkhart | Elkhart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 21.3).
- •Mary Daly Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •West Side Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •West Side Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 63.9%).
- •West Side Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.0).
- •West Side Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 476.
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 Mary Daly Elementary School better than West Side Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Middle School ranks higher (34.6 vs 21.3 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 Mary Daly Elementary School and West Side Middle School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Elkhart and Elkhart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Daly Elementary School: 476. West Side Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Daly Elementary School and West Side Middle School rank in Indiana?
Mary Daly Elementary School is 1010th of 1,053 and West Side Middle School is 268th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).