Bode Middle vs Field Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 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
Field Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
| Measure | Bode Middle ST Joseph, Missouri | Field Elem. ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 392 | #307 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6733 of 15,369 | #13358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 488 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 71% |
| city | ST Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 54.2).
- •Field Elem. does better on math proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Field Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Bode Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 52.4%).
- •Bode Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •Bode Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 336.
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 Field Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Field Elem. ranks higher (67.1 vs 54.2 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 Field Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bode Middle: 488. Field Elem.: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bode Middle and Field Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bode Middle is 162nd of 392 and Field Elem. is 307th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).