Goddard Middle School vs Marjorie French Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goddard Middle School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
Marjorie French Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students
| Measure | Goddard Middle School Goddard, Kansas | Marjorie French Middle School Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 205 | #148 of 205 |
| National rank | #8805 of 15,369 | #12339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| city | Goddard | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goddard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 27.8).
- •Goddard Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Goddard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Goddard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 64.4%).
- •Marjorie French Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Goddard Middle School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 480.
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 Goddard Middle School better than Marjorie French Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Goddard Middle School ranks higher (44.6 vs 27.8 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 Goddard Middle School and Marjorie French Middle School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Goddard and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goddard Middle School: 485. Marjorie French Middle School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goddard Middle School and Marjorie French Middle School rank in Kansas?
Goddard Middle School is 69th of 205 and Marjorie French Middle School is 148th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).