Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem vs Stucky Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Stucky Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas | Stucky Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 686 | #180 of 205 |
| National rank | #44949 of 50,301 | #13819 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 19.8).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Stucky Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 90.7%).
- •Stucky Middle School is the larger school with 518 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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem better than Stucky Middle School?
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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Stucky Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem: 313. Stucky Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Stucky Middle School rank in Kansas?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is 632nd of 686 and Stucky Middle School is 180th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).