Coronado Elem vs Salina South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coronado Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Salina South Middle
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students
| Measure | Coronado Elem Salina, Kansas | Salina South Middle Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 686 | #136 of 205 |
| National rank | #33138 of 50,301 | #11856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coronado Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 30.4).
- •Coronado Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Coronado Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Coronado Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 61.4%).
- •Coronado Elem does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Salina South Middle is the larger school with 782 students compared with 389.
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 Coronado Elem better than Salina South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Coronado Elem ranks higher (38.2 vs 30.4 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 Coronado Elem and Salina South Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coronado Elem: 389. Salina South Middle: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coronado Elem and Salina South Middle rank in Kansas?
Coronado Elem is 465th of 686 and Salina South Middle is 136th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).