Park Elementary School vs R J Baskett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Elementary School
Fairmount · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
292 students
R J Baskett Middle School
Gas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Park Elementary School Fairmount, Indiana | R J Baskett Middle School Gas City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,053 | #233 of 335 |
| National rank | #29477 of 50,301 | #9190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Fairmount | Gas City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.7 vs 42.9).
- •Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •R J Baskett Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 67.9%).
- •R J Baskett Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •R J Baskett Middle School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 292.
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 Park Elementary School better than R J Baskett Middle 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 Park Elementary School and R J Baskett Middle School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Fairmount and Gas City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Elementary School: 292. R J Baskett Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Elementary School and R J Baskett Middle School rank in Indiana?
Park Elementary School is 719th of 1,053 and R J Baskett Middle School is 233rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).