Moonlight Elementary School vs Wheatridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moonlight Elementary School
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students
Wheatridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
517 students
| Measure | Moonlight Elementary School Gardner, Kansas | Wheatridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 686 | #55 of 205 |
| National rank | #24623 of 50,301 | #8370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 320 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moonlight Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 46.7).
- •Moonlight Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Moonlight Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Wheatridge Middle School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 320.
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 Moonlight Elementary School better than Wheatridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Moonlight Elementary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 46.7 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 Moonlight Elementary School and Wheatridge Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moonlight Elementary School: 320. Wheatridge Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moonlight Elementary School and Wheatridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Moonlight Elementary School is 289th of 686 and Wheatridge Middle School is 55th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).