Rensselaer Central Middle School vs Van Rensselaer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 299 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
329 students
| Measure | Rensselaer Central Middle School Rensselaer, Indiana | Van Rensselaer Elementary School Rensselaer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 335 | #504 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7320 of 15,369 | #22670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 363 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| city | Rensselaer | Rensselaer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Rensselaer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 51.5).
- •Van Rensselaer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Van Rensselaer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 49.2%).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Rensselaer Central Middle School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 329.
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 Rensselaer Central Middle School better than Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 51.5 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 Rensselaer Central Middle School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Rensselaer and Rensselaer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rensselaer Central Middle School: 363. Van Rensselaer Elementary School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rensselaer Central Middle School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Rensselaer Central Middle School is 176th of 335 and Van Rensselaer Elementary School is 504th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).