Belle Plaine Middle vs Mulvane Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Middle
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 5–8
162 students
Mulvane Grade School
Mulvane · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Middle Belle Plaine, Kansas | Mulvane Grade School Mulvane, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 205 | #225 of 686 |
| National rank | #11798 of 15,369 | #21100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 162 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 47% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Mulvane |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mulvane Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 30.6).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 50%).
- •Belle Plaine Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Mulvane Grade School is the larger school with 368 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 Middle better than Mulvane Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Mulvane Grade School ranks higher (55.8 vs 30.6 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 Belle Plaine Middle and Mulvane Grade School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Mulvane in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Middle: 162. Mulvane Grade School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Middle and Mulvane Grade School rank in Kansas?
Belle Plaine Middle is 131st of 205 and Mulvane Grade School is 225th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).