Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr vs Gertrude Walker 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.
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 5–6
367 students
Gertrude Walker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
| Measure | Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr Garden City, Kansas | Gertrude Walker Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 205 | #601 of 686 |
| National rank | #13407 of 15,369 | #42625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 367 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gertrude Walker Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 22.0).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is the larger school with 367 students compared with 186.
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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr better than Gertrude Walker Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Gertrude Walker Elem ranks higher (23.5 vs 22.0 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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr and Gertrude Walker Elem?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr: 367. Gertrude Walker Elem: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr and Gertrude Walker Elem rank in Kansas?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is 173rd of 205 and Gertrude Walker Elem is 601st of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).