Trailside Elementary School vs Zionsville West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 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 West Middle School
Whitestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,139 students
| Measure | Trailside Elementary School Zionsville, Indiana | Zionsville West Middle School Whitestown, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 1,053 | #71 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3768 of 50,301 | #5643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 547 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.8% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Zionsville | Whitestown |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 78.9).
- •Trailside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 10.4%).
- •Trailside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Zionsville West Middle School is the larger school with 1,139 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 West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Trailside Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 78.9 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 Trailside Elementary School and Zionsville West Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Zionsville and Whitestown in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Trailside Elementary School: 547. Zionsville West Middle School: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Trailside Elementary School and Zionsville West Middle School rank in Indiana?
Trailside Elementary School is 40th of 1,053 and Zionsville West Middle School is 71st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).