McCollom Elem vs Wilbur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCollom Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Wilbur Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | McCollom Elem Wichita, Kansas | Wilbur Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 686 | #155 of 205 |
| National rank | #20072 of 50,301 | #12560 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 288 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCollom Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 26.7).
- •McCollom Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •McCollom Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •McCollom Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 71.3%).
- •McCollom Elem does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Wilbur Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 288.
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 McCollom Elem better than Wilbur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McCollom Elem ranks higher (57.3 vs 26.7 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 McCollom Elem and Wilbur Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCollom Elem: 288. Wilbur Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCollom Elem and Wilbur Middle School rank in Kansas?
McCollom Elem is 209th of 686 and Wilbur Middle School is 155th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).