Maxwell Intermediate School vs Mt Vernon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Intermediate School
Maxwell · Public middle · Grades 4–6
454 students
Mt Vernon Middle School
Fortville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
| Measure | Maxwell Intermediate School Maxwell, Indiana | Mt Vernon Middle School Fortville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 335 | #101 of 335 |
| National rank | #3690 of 15,369 | #5464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 1,150 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 1,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Maxwell | Fortville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 60.1).
- •Maxwell Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Maxwell Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Mt Vernon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Maxwell Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Mt Vernon Middle School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 454.
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 Maxwell Intermediate School better than Mt Vernon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Intermediate School ranks higher (68.4 vs 60.1 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 Maxwell Intermediate School and Mt Vernon Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Maxwell and Fortville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Intermediate School: 454. Mt Vernon Middle School: 1,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Intermediate School and Mt Vernon Middle School rank in Indiana?
Maxwell Intermediate School is 53rd of 335 and Mt Vernon Middle School is 101st of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).