Lexington Trails Middle School vs Mize Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Trails Middle School
De Soto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
Mize Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Lexington Trails Middle School De Soto, Kansas | Mize Elementary School Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 205 | #42 of 686 |
| National rank | #5656 of 15,369 | #5862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 58% |
| city | De Soto | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mize Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 59.2).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 31.6%).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Mize Elementary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 393.
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 Lexington Trails Middle School better than Mize Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mize Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 59.2 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 Lexington Trails Middle School and Mize Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between De Soto and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Trails Middle School: 393. Mize Elementary School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Trails Middle School and Mize Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Lexington Trails Middle School is 29th of 205 and Mize Elementary School is 42nd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).