Mission Trail Elementary vs Prairie Star Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Trail Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
Prairie Star Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
| Measure | Mission Trail Elementary Leawood, Kansas | Prairie Star Middle Leawood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 686 | #3 of 205 |
| National rank | #3139 of 50,301 | #1221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| city | Leawood | Leawood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 81.7).
- •Mission Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Mission Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 13.3%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Prairie Star Middle is the larger school with 438 students compared with 384.
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 Mission Trail Elementary better than Prairie Star Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Trail Elementary ranks higher (83.5 vs 81.7 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 Mission Trail Elementary and Prairie Star Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Leawood and Leawood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Trail Elementary: 384. Prairie Star Middle: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Trail Elementary and Prairie Star Middle rank in Kansas?
Mission Trail Elementary is 18th of 686 and Prairie Star Middle is 3rd of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).