Butterfield Trail Middle School vs King Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 795 m 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
King Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Butterfield Trail Middle School Van Buren, Arkansas | King Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 211 | #333 of 511 |
| National rank | #9396 of 15,369 | #33796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| 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 37.3).
- •King Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 86.3%).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.6).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 437.
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 King Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Butterfield Trail Middle School ranks higher (41.9 vs 37.3 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 King Elementary School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Van Buren and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Trail Middle School: 557. King Elementary School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Trail Middle School and King Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Butterfield Trail Middle School is 142nd of 211 and King Elementary School is 333rd of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).