Newton Yost Elementary School vs Westchester Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Yost Elementary School
Porter · Public elementary · Grades K–4
362 students
Westchester Middle School
Chesterton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students
| Measure | Newton Yost Elementary School Porter, Indiana | Westchester Middle School Chesterton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,053 | #106 of 335 |
| National rank | #16115 of 50,301 | #5556 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 362 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Porter | Chesterton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Yost Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 59.7).
- •Westchester Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 40.3%).
- •Newton Yost Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.2).
- •Westchester Middle School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 362.
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 Newton Yost Elementary School better than Westchester Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Yost Elementary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 59.7 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 Newton Yost Elementary School and Westchester Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Porter and Chesterton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Yost Elementary School: 362. Westchester Middle School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Yost Elementary School and Westchester Middle School rank in Indiana?
Newton Yost Elementary School is 311th of 1,053 and Westchester Middle School is 106th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).