Billy Mills Middle School vs Prairie Park Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
Prairie Park Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Billy Mills Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Prairie Park Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 205 | #406 of 686 |
| National rank | #12230 of 15,369 | #30054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Park Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 28.3).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 57.9%).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Billy Mills Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 354.
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 Billy Mills Middle School better than Prairie Park Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Park Elem ranks higher (42.9 vs 28.3 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 Billy Mills Middle School and Prairie Park Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Mills Middle School: 494. Prairie Park Elem: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Mills Middle School and Prairie Park Elem rank in Kansas?
Billy Mills Middle School is 145th of 205 and Prairie Park Elem is 406th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).