Gloria Willis Middle School vs Turner Sixth Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 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
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
299 students
| Measure | Gloria Willis Middle School Kansas City, Kansas | Turner Sixth Grade Academy Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 205 | #190 of 205 |
| National rank | #13877 of 15,369 | #14412 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 737 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 16% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gloria Willis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 16.2).
- •Turner Sixth Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 85.8%).
- •Turner Sixth Grade Academy does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.9).
- •Gloria Willis Middle School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 299.
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 Turner Sixth Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gloria Willis Middle School ranks higher (19.4 vs 16.2 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 Gloria Willis Middle School and Turner Sixth Grade Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gloria Willis Middle School: 737. Turner Sixth Grade Academy: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gloria Willis Middle School and Turner Sixth Grade Academy rank in Kansas?
Gloria Willis Middle School is 182nd of 205 and Turner Sixth Grade Academy is 190th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).