Belton Middle School vs Gladden Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belton Middle School
Belton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
641 students
Gladden Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
326 students
| Measure | Belton Middle School Belton, Missouri | Gladden Elem. Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 392 | #663 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8282 of 15,369 | #26091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 641 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladden Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 47.0).
- •Gladden Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Belton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Belton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 68.7%).
- •Gladden Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Belton Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 326.
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 Belton Middle School better than Gladden Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gladden Elem. ranks higher (48.6 vs 47.0 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 Belton Middle School and Gladden Elem.?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belton Middle School: 641. Gladden Elem.: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belton Middle School and Gladden Elem. rank in Missouri?
Belton Middle School is 216th of 392 and Gladden Elem. is 663rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).