Northwestern Middle School vs Wallace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.1 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
Wallace Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
| Measure | Northwestern Middle School Kokomo, Indiana | Wallace Elementary School Kokomo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 335 | #175 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6175 of 15,369 | #11697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Kokomo | Kokomo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 56.8).
- •Wallace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Wallace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 51.1%).
- •Wallace Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Wallace Elementary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 324.
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 Wallace Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 56.8 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 Northwestern Middle School and Wallace Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Kokomo and Kokomo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Middle School: 324. Wallace Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Middle School and Wallace Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Northwestern Middle School is 127th of 335 and Wallace Elementary School is 175th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).