Chisholm Trail Elem vs Valley Center Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Trail Elem
Park City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Valley Center Middle School
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Chisholm Trail Elem Park City, Kansas | Valley Center Middle School Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 686 | #85 of 205 |
| National rank | #31790 of 50,301 | #9899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Park City | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.2 vs 39.7).
- •Chisholm Trail Elem does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Chisholm Trail Elem does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 71.1%).
- •Chisholm Trail Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •Valley Center Middle School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 381.
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 Trail Elem better than Valley Center 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 Chisholm Trail Elem and Valley Center Middle School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Park City and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Trail Elem: 381. Valley Center Middle School: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Trail Elem and Valley Center Middle School rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Trail Elem is 431st of 686 and Valley Center Middle School is 85th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).