Mill Creek Middle School vs Prairie Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Middle School
Lenexa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Middle School Lenexa, Kansas | Prairie Ridge Elementary School Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #23 of 205 | #22 of 686 |
| National rank | #4994 of 15,369 | #3487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 676 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | Lenexa | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 62.2).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 12.7%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •Mill Creek Middle School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 431.
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 Mill Creek Middle School better than Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 62.2 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 Mill Creek Middle School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Middle School: 676. Prairie Ridge Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Middle School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Mill Creek Middle School is 23rd of 205 and Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 22nd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).