Belle Plaine Elem vs Belle Plaine Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 145 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Elem
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Belle Plaine Middle
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 5–8
162 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Elem Belle Plaine, Kansas | Belle Plaine Middle Belle Plaine, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 686 | #131 of 205 |
| National rank | #37651 of 50,301 | #11798 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 211 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.3 vs 30.6).
- •Belle Plaine Elem does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Belle Plaine Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Belle Plaine Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 52.6%).
- •Belle Plaine Elem does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.6).
- •Belle Plaine Elem is the larger school with 211 students compared with 162.
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 Belle Plaine Elem better than Belle Plaine Middle?
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 Belle Plaine Elem and Belle Plaine Middle?
About 145 m in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Belle Plaine in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Elem: 211. Belle Plaine Middle: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Elem and Belle Plaine Middle rank in Kansas?
Belle Plaine Elem is 535th of 686 and Belle Plaine Middle is 131st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).