Elida Middle School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elida Middle School
Elida · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
Independence Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
| Measure | Elida Middle School Elida, Ohio | Independence Elementary School Lima, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 646 | #1102 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3820 of 15,369 | #20677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 467 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Elida | Lima |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elida Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 56.4).
- •Elida Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Elida Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Elida Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.1).
- •Elida Middle School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 272.
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 Elida Middle School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elida Middle School ranks higher (67.8 vs 56.4 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 Elida Middle School and Independence Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Elida and Lima in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elida Middle School: 467. Independence Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elida Middle School and Independence Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Elida Middle School is 384th of 646 and Independence Elementary School is 1102nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).