Bucklin Elem. vs Mark Twain Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucklin Elem.
Bucklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
64 students
Mark Twain Elem.
Rueter · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
62 students
| Measure | Bucklin Elem. Bucklin, Missouri | Mark Twain Elem. Rueter, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 1,159 | #340 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14443 of 50,301 | #14733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 64 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Bucklin | Rueter |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.5 vs 65.1).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Bucklin Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 69.4%).
- •Bucklin Elem. does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 12.4).
- •Bucklin Elem. is the larger school with 64 students compared with 62.
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 Bucklin Elem. better than Mark Twain Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bucklin Elem. and Mark Twain Elem.?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Bucklin and Rueter in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucklin Elem.: 64. Mark Twain Elem.: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucklin Elem. and Mark Twain Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bucklin Elem. is 335th of 1,159 and Mark Twain Elem. is 340th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).