Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School vs Western Middle School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
Western Middle School for the Arts
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
| Measure | Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School Louisville, Kentucky | Western Middle School for the Arts Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #707 of 707 | #151 of 217 |
| National rank | #49999 of 50,301 | #7860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 427 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Middle School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 7.2).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.6).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts is the larger school with 665 students compared with 427.
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 Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School better than Western Middle School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Western Middle School for the Arts ranks higher (49.0 vs 7.2 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 Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School and Western Middle School for the Arts?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School: 427. Western Middle School for the Arts: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School and Western Middle School for the Arts rank in Kentucky?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School is 707th of 707 and Western Middle School for the Arts is 151st of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).