Nieman Elem vs Trailridge Middle
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.
Nieman Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
456 students
Trailridge Middle
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students
| Measure | Nieman Elem Shawnee, Kansas | Trailridge Middle Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 686 | #80 of 205 |
| National rank | #33440 of 50,301 | #9237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 456 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| city | Shawnee | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 37.8).
- •Nieman Elem does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Nieman Elem does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Trailridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 64.5%).
- •Trailridge Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Trailridge Middle is the larger school with 752 students compared with 456.
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 Nieman Elem better than Trailridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Trailridge Middle ranks higher (42.7 vs 37.8 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 Nieman Elem and Trailridge Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nieman Elem: 456. Trailridge Middle: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nieman Elem and Trailridge Middle rank in Kansas?
Nieman Elem is 469th of 686 and Trailridge Middle is 80th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).