Brooks Magnet Middle School vs Gordon Parks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km 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
Gordon Parks Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
| Measure | Brooks Magnet Middle School Wichita, Kansas | Gordon Parks Academy Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 205 | #664 of 686 |
| National rank | #14563 of 15,369 | #47428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 578 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 8% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Brooks Magnet Middle School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 8%).
- •Brooks Magnet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Brooks Magnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 90.7%).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •Brooks Magnet Middle School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 485.
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 Gordon Parks Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brooks Magnet Middle School and Gordon Parks Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Magnet Middle School: 578. Gordon Parks Academy: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Magnet Middle School and Gordon Parks Academy rank in Kansas?
Brooks Magnet Middle School is 193rd of 205 and Gordon Parks Academy is 664th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).