Bernie Elem. vs Malden Lower Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernie Elem.
Bernie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
Malden Lower Elem.
Malden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
| Measure | Bernie Elem. Bernie, Missouri | Malden Lower Elem. Malden, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,159 | #934 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14150 of 50,301 | #37960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Bernie | Malden |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernie Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 30.9).
- •Bernie Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Bernie Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Bernie Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 100%).
- •Malden Lower Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Malden Lower Elem. is the larger school with 424 students compared with 283.
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 Bernie Elem. better than Malden Lower Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Bernie Elem. ranks higher (65.9 vs 30.9 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 Bernie Elem. and Malden Lower Elem.?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bernie and Malden in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernie Elem.: 283. Malden Lower Elem.: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernie Elem. and Malden Lower Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bernie Elem. is 328th of 1,159 and Malden Lower Elem. is 934th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).