Summit View Academy vs Twenhofel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Summit View Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,324 students
Twenhofel Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
| Measure | Summit View Academy Independence, Kentucky | Twenhofel Middle School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #162 of 707 | #32 of 217 |
| National rank | #15698 of 50,301 | #3850 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,324 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twenhofel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 63.7).
- •Twenhofel Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Twenhofel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Twenhofel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 44.3%).
- •Summit View Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.4).
- •Summit View Academy is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 775.
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 Summit View Academy better than Twenhofel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Twenhofel Middle School ranks higher (67.7 vs 63.7 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 Summit View Academy and Twenhofel Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Summit View Academy: 1,324. Twenhofel Middle School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Summit View Academy and Twenhofel Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Summit View Academy is 162nd of 707 and Twenhofel Middle School is 32nd of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).