Paul B Cooper Elem vs Wells Alternative Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul B Cooper Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Wells Alternative Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
36 students
| Measure | Paul B Cooper Elem Wichita, Kansas | Wells Alternative Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 686 | – |
| National rank | #39353 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 3.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul B Cooper Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 12.6).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 91.7%).
- •Wells Alternative Middle School does better on students per teacher (3.6 vs 10.7).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem is the larger school with 278 students compared with 36.
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 Paul B Cooper Elem better than Wells Alternative Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul B Cooper Elem ranks higher (28.8 vs 12.6 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 Paul B Cooper Elem and Wells Alternative Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul B Cooper Elem: 278. Wells Alternative Middle School: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul B Cooper Elem and Wells Alternative Middle School rank in Kansas?
Paul B Cooper Elem is 558th of 686 and Wells Alternative Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).