Gloria Willis Middle School vs John F Kennedy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gloria Willis Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
John F Kennedy Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Gloria Willis Middle School Kansas City, Kansas | John F Kennedy Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 205 | #642 of 686 |
| National rank | #13877 of 15,369 | #45663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 737 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.4 vs 18.7).
- •John F Kennedy Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 85.8%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.9).
- •Gloria Willis Middle School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 419.
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 Gloria Willis Middle School better than John F Kennedy Elem?
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 Gloria Willis Middle School and John F Kennedy Elem?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gloria Willis Middle School: 737. John F Kennedy Elem: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gloria Willis Middle School and John F Kennedy Elem rank in Kansas?
Gloria Willis Middle School is 182nd of 205 and John F Kennedy Elem is 642nd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).