Andover Central Middle School vs Prairie Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andover Central Middle School
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Prairie Creek Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Andover Central Middle School Andover, Kansas | Prairie Creek Elementary Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 205 | #35 of 686 |
| National rank | #5471 of 15,369 | #5201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Andover | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 60.0).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Andover Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 28.9%).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Andover Central Middle School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 474.
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 Andover Central Middle School better than Prairie Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 60.0 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 Andover Central Middle School and Prairie Creek Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andover Central Middle School: 642. Prairie Creek Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andover Central Middle School and Prairie Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Andover Central Middle School is 27th of 205 and Prairie Creek Elementary is 35th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).