Bowerman Elem. vs Pipkin Middle
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.
Bowerman Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Pipkin Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Bowerman Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Pipkin Middle Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1000 of 1,159 | #337 of 392 |
| National rank | #42550 of 50,301 | #12455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pipkin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 23.6).
- •Pipkin Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Bowerman Elem. does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Pipkin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 88.7%).
- •Pipkin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •Pipkin Middle is the larger school with 359 students compared with 275.
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 Bowerman Elem. better than Pipkin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pipkin Middle ranks higher (27.2 vs 23.6 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 Bowerman Elem. and Pipkin Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowerman Elem.: 275. Pipkin Middle: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowerman Elem. and Pipkin Middle rank in Missouri?
Bowerman Elem. is 1000th of 1,159 and Pipkin Middle is 337th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).