Overland Trail Middle vs Valley Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland Trail Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Valley Park Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
| Measure | Overland Trail Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Valley Park Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 205 | #13 of 686 |
| National rank | #4149 of 15,369 | #2333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 66.2).
- •Valley Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Valley Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Valley Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 21.3%).
- •Valley Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Valley Park Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 540.
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 Overland Trail Middle better than Valley Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Park Elementary ranks higher (85.3 vs 66.2 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 Overland Trail Middle and Valley Park Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland Trail Middle: 540. Valley Park Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland Trail Middle and Valley Park Elementary rank in Kansas?
Overland Trail Middle is 19th of 205 and Valley Park Elementary is 13th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).