Allen Elem vs Mead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Mead Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
| Measure | Allen Elem Wichita, Kansas | Mead Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 686 | #200 of 205 |
| National rank | #48118 of 50,301 | #14805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 514 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.9 vs 13.1).
- •Allen Elem does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Allen Elem does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Allen Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 95.6%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Mead Middle School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 514.
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 Allen Elem better than Mead Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Allen Elem and Mead Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Elem: 514. Mead Middle School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Elem and Mead Middle School rank in Kansas?
Allen Elem is 670th of 686 and Mead Middle School is 200th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).