Bode Middle vs Carden Park Elem
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.
Bode Middle
ST Joseph · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
Carden Park Elem
St. Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
638 students
| Measure | Bode Middle ST Joseph, Missouri | Carden Park Elem St. Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 392 | #869 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6733 of 15,369 | #34733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 488 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| city | ST Joseph | St. Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bode Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 35.8).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Bode Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Bode Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Bode Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Carden Park Elem is the larger school with 638 students compared with 488.
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 Bode Middle better than Carden Park Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Bode Middle ranks higher (54.2 vs 35.8 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 Bode Middle and Carden Park Elem?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and St. Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bode Middle: 488. Carden Park Elem: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bode Middle and Carden Park Elem rank in Missouri?
Bode Middle is 162nd of 392 and Carden Park Elem is 869th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).