New Prairie Middle School vs Otter Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 249 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Prairie Middle School
New Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students
Otter Creek Middle School
Terre Haute · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | New Prairie Middle School New Carlisle, Indiana | Otter Creek Middle School Terre Haute, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 335 | #275 of 335 |
| National rank | #5053 of 15,369 | #11176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | New Carlisle | Terre Haute |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Prairie Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 33.6).
- •New Prairie Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •New Prairie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •New Prairie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 66.3%).
- •Otter Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.1).
- •Otter Creek Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 667.
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 New Prairie Middle School better than Otter Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Prairie Middle School ranks higher (62.0 vs 33.6 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 New Prairie Middle School and Otter Creek Middle School?
About 249 km in a straight line, between New Carlisle and Terre Haute in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Prairie Middle School: 667. Otter Creek Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Prairie Middle School and Otter Creek Middle School rank in Indiana?
New Prairie Middle School is 88th of 335 and Otter Creek Middle School is 275th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).