Gardiner Elem vs Mead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Mead Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
| Measure | Gardiner Elem Wichita, Kansas | Mead Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 686 | #200 of 205 |
| National rank | #47738 of 50,301 | #14805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 8% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 13.1).
- •Gardiner Elem does better on math proficiency (13% vs 8%).
- •Gardiner Elem does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Gardiner Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 95.6%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •Mead Middle School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 405.
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 Gardiner Elem better than Mead Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Elem ranks higher (14.8 vs 13.1 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 Gardiner Elem and Mead Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Elem: 405. Mead Middle School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Elem and Mead Middle School rank in Kansas?
Gardiner Elem is 666th of 686 and Mead Middle School is 200th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).