Chisholm Middle School vs Northridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students
| Measure | Chisholm Middle School Newton, Kansas | Northridge Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 205 | #603 of 686 |
| National rank | #12648 of 15,369 | #43029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 422 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 22.9).
- •Northridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Northridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 71.9%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 19.2).
- •Chisholm Middle School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 345.
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 Chisholm Middle School better than Northridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chisholm Middle School ranks higher (26.1 vs 22.9 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 Chisholm Middle School and Northridge Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Middle School: 422. Northridge Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Middle School and Northridge Elementary rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Middle School is 159th of 205 and Northridge Elementary is 603rd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).