Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School vs Ray Phyllis Simon Middle 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.
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
417 students
Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School
Conway · Public middle · Grades 5–7
459 students
| Measure | Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School Conway, Arkansas | Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School Conway, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 511 | #53 of 211 |
| National rank | #26189 of 50,301 | #4760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 417 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 48.5).
- •Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 70.5%).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 417.
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 Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School better than Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School ranks higher (63.3 vs 48.5 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 Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School and Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School: 417. Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School and Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School is 217th of 511 and Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School is 53rd of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).