Butterfield Trail Middle School vs Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | Butterfield Trail Middle School Van Buren, Arkansas | Central Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 211 | #393 of 511 |
| National rank | #9396 of 15,369 | #38457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| city | Van Buren | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 30.1).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 80.6%).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.6).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 466.
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 Butterfield Trail Middle School better than Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Butterfield Trail Middle School ranks higher (41.9 vs 30.1 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 Butterfield Trail Middle School and Central Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Trail Middle School: 557. Central Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Trail Middle School and Central Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Butterfield Trail Middle School is 142nd of 211 and Central Elementary School is 393rd of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).