Brooks Magnet Middle School vs Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 234 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Brooks Magnet Middle School Wichita, Kansas | Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 205 | #632 of 686 |
| National rank | #14563 of 15,369 | #44949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 578 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 15.0).
- •Brooks Magnet Middle School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Brooks Magnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 90.7%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Brooks Magnet Middle School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 313.
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 Brooks Magnet Middle School better than Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem ranks higher (19.8 vs 15.0 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 Brooks Magnet Middle School and Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Magnet Middle School: 578. Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Magnet Middle School and Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem rank in Kansas?
Brooks Magnet Middle School is 193rd of 205 and Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is 632nd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).