Bissett Elem. vs Westport Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bissett Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
187 students
Westport Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
| Measure | Bissett Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Westport Middle School Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,159 | #349 of 392 |
| National rank | #34350 of 50,301 | #13075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 187 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bissett Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 23.8).
- •Bissett Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Bissett Elem. does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Westport Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 87.2%).
- •Westport Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.7).
- •Westport Middle School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 187.
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 Bissett Elem. better than Westport Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bissett Elem. ranks higher (36.4 vs 23.8 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 Bissett Elem. and Westport Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bissett Elem.: 187. Westport Middle School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bissett Elem. and Westport Middle School rank in Missouri?
Bissett Elem. is 861st of 1,159 and Westport Middle School is 349th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).