Bellerive Elem. vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellerive Elem.
Creve Coeur · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Central Middle
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
| Measure | Bellerive Elem. Creve Coeur, Missouri | Central Middle Chesterfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,159 | #21 of 392 |
| National rank | #12638 of 50,301 | #1681 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 400 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Creve Coeur | Chesterfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 68.1).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 26%).
- •Bellerive Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 881 students compared with 400.
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 Bellerive Elem. better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (78.7 vs 68.1 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 Bellerive Elem. and Central Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Creve Coeur and Chesterfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellerive Elem.: 400. Central Middle: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellerive Elem. and Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Bellerive Elem. is 280th of 1,159 and Central Middle is 21st of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).