Daisy Bates Elementary School vs Mills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daisy Bates Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Mills Middle School
Little Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | Daisy Bates Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas | Mills Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 511 | #170 of 211 |
| National rank | #39389 of 50,301 | #11175 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 28.7).
- •Daisy Bates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Mills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Mills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 75.6%).
- •Mills Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
- •Mills Middle School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 409.
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 Daisy Bates Elementary School better than Mills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Middle School ranks higher (33.6 vs 28.7 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 Daisy Bates Elementary School and Mills Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daisy Bates Elementary School: 409. Mills Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daisy Bates Elementary School and Mills Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Daisy Bates Elementary School is 405th of 511 and Mills Middle School is 170th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).