Hocker Grove Middle vs Merriam Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hocker Grove Middle
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students
Merriam Park Elementary
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
| Measure | Hocker Grove Middle Shawnee, Kansas | Merriam Park Elementary Merriam, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 205 | #476 of 686 |
| National rank | #11507 of 15,369 | #33600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 714 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Shawnee | Merriam |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriam Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 32.0).
- •Merriam Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Merriam Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Hocker Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 58.3%).
- •Hocker Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Hocker Grove Middle is the larger school with 714 students compared with 415.
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 Hocker Grove Middle better than Merriam Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merriam Park Elementary ranks higher (37.6 vs 32.0 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 Hocker Grove Middle and Merriam Park Elementary?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Shawnee and Merriam in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hocker Grove Middle: 714. Merriam Park Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hocker Grove Middle and Merriam Park Elementary rank in Kansas?
Hocker Grove Middle is 125th of 205 and Merriam Park Elementary is 476th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).