Shelbyville Middle School vs Southwestern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelbyville Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Southwestern Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
| Measure | Shelbyville Middle School Shelbyville, Indiana | Southwestern Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 335 | #190 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8277 of 15,369 | #12165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 886 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 47.1).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 51.7%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.7).
- •Shelbyville Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 405.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelbyville Middle School better than Southwestern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Elementary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 47.1 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 Shelbyville Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelbyville Middle School: 886. Southwestern Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelbyville Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Shelbyville Middle School is 199th of 335 and Southwestern Elementary School is 190th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).