Bell Prairie Elementary vs Gateway 6th Grade Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Prairie Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Gateway 6th Grade Center
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
882 students
| Measure | Bell Prairie Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Gateway 6th Grade Center Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,159 | #71 of 392 |
| National rank | #4962 of 50,301 | #3861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 642 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 56% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 67.6).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 36.1%).
- •Gateway 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Gateway 6th Grade Center is the larger school with 882 students compared with 642.
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 Bell Prairie Elementary better than Gateway 6th Grade Center?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Prairie Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 67.6 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 Bell Prairie Elementary and Gateway 6th Grade Center?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Prairie Elementary: 642. Gateway 6th Grade Center: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Prairie Elementary and Gateway 6th Grade Center rank in Missouri?
Bell Prairie Elementary is 71st of 1,159 and Gateway 6th Grade Center is 71st of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).