Mission Valley Elementary vs Slate Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Valley Elementary
Eskridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students
Slate Creek Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
236 students
| Measure | Mission Valley Elementary Eskridge, Kansas | Slate Creek Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 686 | #559 of 686 |
| National rank | #24990 of 50,301 | #39362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Eskridge | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 28.8).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 69.1%).
- •Slate Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
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 Valley Elementary better than Slate Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Valley Elementary ranks higher (50.3 vs 28.8 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 Valley Elementary and Slate Creek Elementary?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Eskridge and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Valley Elementary: 236. Slate Creek Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Valley Elementary and Slate Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Mission Valley Elementary is 293rd of 686 and Slate Creek Elementary is 559th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).