Argentine Middle vs John Fiske Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argentine Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
John Fiske Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
| Measure | Argentine Middle Kansas City, Kansas | John Fiske Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 205 | #643 of 686 |
| National rank | #13934 of 15,369 | #45664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 519 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.0 vs 18.7).
- •John Fiske Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •John Fiske Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Argentine Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 95.1%).
- •Argentine Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Argentine Middle is the larger school with 519 students compared with 287.
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 Argentine Middle better than John Fiske Elem?
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 Argentine Middle and John Fiske Elem?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argentine Middle: 519. John Fiske Elem: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argentine Middle and John Fiske Elem rank in Kansas?
Argentine Middle is 183rd of 205 and John Fiske Elem is 643rd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).