Gordon Parks Academy vs Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Parks Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
| Measure | Gordon Parks Academy Wichita, Kansas | Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 686 | #649 of 686 |
| National rank | #47428 of 50,301 | #46294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 15% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 15.4).
- •Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne does better on math proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Gordon Parks Academy is the larger school with 485 students compared with 304.
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 Gordon Parks Academy better than Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne?
On the Success Index (US), Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne ranks higher (17.6 vs 15.4 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 Gordon Parks Academy and Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon Parks Academy: 485. Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon Parks Academy and Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne rank in Kansas?
Gordon Parks Academy is 664th of 686 and Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne is 649th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).