Northwestern Middle School vs Owen Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern Middle School
Kokomo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
324 students
Owen Valley Middle School
Spencer · Public middle · Grades 7–8
321 students
| Measure | Northwestern Middle School Kokomo, Indiana | Owen Valley Middle School Spencer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 335 | #182 of 335 |
| National rank | #6175 of 15,369 | #7577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 324 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | Kokomo | Spencer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 50.4).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 52.3%).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.0).
- •Northwestern Middle School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 321.
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 Northwestern Middle School better than Owen Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 50.4 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 Northwestern Middle School and Owen Valley Middle School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Kokomo and Spencer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Middle School: 324. Owen Valley Middle School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Middle School and Owen Valley Middle School rank in Indiana?
Northwestern Middle School is 127th of 335 and Owen Valley Middle School is 182nd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).