Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary vs Westridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
Westridge Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
761 students
| Measure | Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Westridge Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 686 | #91 of 205 |
| National rank | #8468 of 50,301 | #10056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 480 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 31% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 39.0).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 36%).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 53.6%).
- •Westridge Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Westridge Middle is the larger school with 761 students compared with 480.
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 Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary better than Westridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 39.0 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 Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary and Westridge Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary: 480. Westridge Middle: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary and Westridge Middle rank in Kansas?
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is 69th of 686 and Westridge Middle is 91st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).