Newell Elementary School vs Walnut Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 519 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newell Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Walnut Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
| Measure | Newell Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska | Walnut Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 511 | #114 of 123 |
| National rank | #30317 of 50,301 | #12919 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 25% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 24.7).
- •Newell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Newell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Walnut Middle School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 348.
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 Newell Elementary School better than Walnut Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newell Elementary School ranks higher (42.5 vs 24.7 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 Newell Elementary School and Walnut Middle School?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newell Elementary School: 348. Walnut Middle School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newell Elementary School and Walnut Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Newell Elementary School is 407th of 511 and Walnut Middle School is 114th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).