Alternative School vs Contract
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Missouri, United States, 369 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alternative School
Lesterville · Public other · Grades K–12
35 students
Contract
Kansas City · Public other · Grades PK–12
32 students
| Measure | Alternative School Lesterville, Missouri | Contract Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 35 | 32 |
| Enrollment | 35 | 32 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| city | Lesterville | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Contract does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Contract does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Contract does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 91.4%).
- •Alternative School is the larger school with 35 students compared with 32.
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 Alternative School better than Contract?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alternative School and Contract?
About 369 km in a straight line, between Lesterville and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternative School: 35. Contract: 32. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternative School and Contract rank in Missouri?
Alternative School is unranked and Contract is unranked among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).