Trailside Elementary School vs Zionsville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trailside Elementary School
Zionsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
547 students
Zionsville Middle School
Zionsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,331 students
| Measure | Trailside Elementary School Zionsville, Indiana | Zionsville Middle School Zionsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #40 of 1,053 | #3 of 335 |
| National rank | #3768 of 50,301 | #1108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 547 | 1,331 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69% |
| city | Zionsville | Zionsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.3 vs 82.6).
- •Trailside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 6%).
- •Trailside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Zionsville Middle School is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 547.
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 Trailside Elementary School better than Zionsville 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 Trailside Elementary School and Zionsville Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Zionsville and Zionsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Trailside Elementary School: 547. Zionsville Middle School: 1,331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Trailside Elementary School and Zionsville Middle School rank in Indiana?
Trailside Elementary School is 40th of 1,053 and Zionsville Middle School is 3rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).