Northwestern Middle School vs Pettit Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.4 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
Pettit Park School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | Northwestern Middle School Kokomo, Indiana | Pettit Park School Kokomo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 335 | #1017 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6175 of 15,369 | #44478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 324 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Kokomo | Kokomo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 20.6).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 76.3%).
- •Pettit Park School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.0).
- •Northwestern Middle School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 215.
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 Pettit Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 20.6 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 Northwestern Middle School and Pettit Park School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Kokomo and Kokomo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Middle School: 324. Pettit Park School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Middle School and Pettit Park School rank in Indiana?
Northwestern Middle School is 127th of 335 and Pettit Park School is 1017th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).