Owen Valley Middle School vs Wainwright Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 114 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
Wainwright Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | Owen Valley Middle School Spencer, Indiana | Wainwright Middle School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 335 | #227 of 335 |
| National rank | #7577 of 15,369 | #8973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Spencer | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owen Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 43.9).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Wainwright Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 52.3%).
- •Owen Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.2).
- •Owen Valley Middle School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 320.
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 Wainwright Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Owen Valley Middle School ranks higher (50.4 vs 43.9 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 Owen Valley Middle School and Wainwright Middle School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Spencer and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Owen Valley Middle School: 321. Wainwright Middle School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Owen Valley Middle School and Wainwright Middle School rank in Indiana?
Owen Valley Middle School is 182nd of 335 and Wainwright Middle School is 227th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).