Owen Valley Middle School vs Spencer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Owen Valley Middle School
Spencer · Public middle · Grades 7–8
321 students
Spencer Elementary School
Spencer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
521 students
| Measure | Owen Valley Middle School Spencer, Indiana | Spencer Elementary School Spencer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 335 | #605 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7577 of 15,369 | #25526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 321 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| city | Spencer | Spencer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.4 vs 49.5).
- •Spencer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 58.5%).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Spencer Elementary School is the larger school with 521 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 Owen Valley Middle School better than Spencer Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Owen Valley Middle School and Spencer Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Spencer and Spencer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Owen Valley Middle School: 321. Spencer Elementary School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Owen Valley Middle School and Spencer Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Owen Valley Middle School is 182nd of 335 and Spencer Elementary School is 605th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).