Blue Valley Middle vs Marshall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 268 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Marshall Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Blue Valley Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Marshall Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 205 | #197 of 205 |
| National rank | #4255 of 15,369 | #14651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 9% |
| city | Overland Park | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 14.4).
- •Blue Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 9%).
- •Blue Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Blue Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 89.4%).
- •Blue Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Marshall Middle School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 593.
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 Blue Valley Middle better than Marshall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Valley Middle ranks higher (65.6 vs 14.4 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 Blue Valley Middle and Marshall Middle School?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley Middle: 593. Marshall Middle School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley Middle and Marshall Middle School rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley Middle is 20th of 205 and Marshall Middle School is 197th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).