Northwood Middle School vs Western Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
Western Middle School
Russiaville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Northwood Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Western Middle School Russiaville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #309 of 335 | #40 of 335 |
| National rank | #12717 of 15,369 | #3134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Russiaville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 25.8).
- •Western Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Western Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Western Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 70.6%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Western Middle School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 585.
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 Northwood Middle School better than Western Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 25.8 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 Northwood Middle School and Western Middle School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Russiaville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Middle School: 585. Western Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Middle School and Western Middle School rank in Indiana?
Northwood Middle School is 309th of 335 and Western Middle School is 40th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).