Crestwood Elementary vs Magnolia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
| Measure | Crestwood Elementary Meridian, Mississippi | Magnolia Middle School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 427 | #132 of 181 |
| National rank | #49327 of 50,301 | #13214 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 10.5).
- •Magnolia Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Crestwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Crestwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 100%).
- •Magnolia Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.7).
- •Magnolia Middle School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 368.
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 Crestwood Elementary better than Magnolia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Middle School ranks higher (23.1 vs 10.5 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 Crestwood Elementary and Magnolia Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Elementary: 368. Magnolia Middle School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Elementary and Magnolia Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Crestwood Elementary is 403rd of 427 and Magnolia Middle School is 132nd of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).