Grand Star Elementary vs Trail Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 227 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Star Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
Trail Ridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
679 students
| Measure | Grand Star Elementary Gardner, Kansas | Trail Ridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 686 | #74 of 205 |
| National rank | #21019 of 50,301 | #9022 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 380 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 43.7).
- •Grand Star Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Grand Star Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 56.3%).
- •Grand Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.3).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 380.
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 Grand Star Elementary better than Trail Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Star Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 43.7 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 Grand Star Elementary and Trail Ridge Middle School?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Star Elementary: 380. Trail Ridge Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Star Elementary and Trail Ridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Grand Star Elementary is 223rd of 686 and Trail Ridge Middle School is 74th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).