Madison Elementary vs Pioneer Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
521 students
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
548 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Gardner, Kansas | Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 686 | #50 of 205 |
| National rank | #13784 of 50,301 | #7820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 521 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 35% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 49.2).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 33.8%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 521.
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 Madison Elementary better than Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 49.2 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 Madison Elementary and Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 521. Pioneer Ridge Middle School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Pioneer Ridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Madison Elementary is 126th of 686 and Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 50th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).