Discovery Intermediate School vs Jardine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Intermediate School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
502 students
Jardine Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
| Measure | Discovery Intermediate School Goddard, Kansas | Jardine Middle School Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 205 | #167 of 205 |
| National rank | #5924 of 15,369 | #12944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| city | Goddard | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 24.5).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 75.8%).
- •Jardine Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.7).
- •Jardine Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 502.
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 Discovery Intermediate School better than Jardine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Intermediate School ranks higher (57.9 vs 24.5 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 Discovery Intermediate School and Jardine Middle School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Goddard and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Intermediate School: 502. Jardine Middle School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Intermediate School and Jardine Middle School rank in Kansas?
Discovery Intermediate School is 32nd of 205 and Jardine Middle School is 167th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).