Otter Creek Middle School vs Rio Grande Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otter Creek Middle School
Terre Haute · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
Rio Grande Elementary School
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Otter Creek Middle School Terre Haute, Indiana | Rio Grande Elementary School Terre Haute, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 335 | #313 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11176 of 15,369 | #16280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| city | Terre Haute | Terre Haute |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Grande Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 33.6).
- •Rio Grande Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Rio Grande Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Rio Grande Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 66.3%).
- •Rio Grande Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Otter Creek Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 408.
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 Otter Creek Middle School better than Rio Grande Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Grande Elementary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 33.6 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 Otter Creek Middle School and Rio Grande Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Terre Haute and Terre Haute in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otter Creek Middle School: 670. Rio Grande Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otter Creek Middle School and Rio Grande Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Otter Creek Middle School is 275th of 335 and Rio Grande Elementary School is 313th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).