Mintonye Elementary School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 298 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mintonye Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Southwestern Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
| Measure | Mintonye Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Southwestern Middle School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,053 | #195 of 335 |
| National rank | #11479 of 50,301 | #8128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 452 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mintonye Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 47.8).
- •Mintonye Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Mintonye Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Mintonye Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 37.9%).
- •Mintonye Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Southwestern Middle School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 452.
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 Mintonye Elementary School better than Southwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mintonye Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 47.8 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 Mintonye Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mintonye Elementary School: 452. Southwestern Middle School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mintonye Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School rank in Indiana?
Mintonye Elementary School is 169th of 1,053 and Southwestern Middle School is 195th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).