Chisholm Middle School vs South Breeze Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
South Breeze Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
| Measure | Chisholm Middle School Newton, Kansas | South Breeze Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 205 | #298 of 686 |
| National rank | #12648 of 15,369 | #25130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 422 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 42% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Breeze Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 26.1).
- •South Breeze Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •South Breeze Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •South Breeze Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 62.8%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Chisholm Middle School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 316.
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 Chisholm Middle School better than South Breeze Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Breeze Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 26.1 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 Chisholm Middle School and South Breeze Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Middle School: 422. South Breeze Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Middle School and South Breeze Elementary rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Middle School is 159th of 205 and South Breeze Elementary is 298th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).