Buder Elem. vs Busch MS Character Athletics
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.
Buder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Busch MS Character Athletics
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students
| Measure | Buder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Busch MS Character Athletics ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,159 | #380 of 392 |
| National rank | #41316 of 50,301 | #14772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buder Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 13.4).
- •Buder Elem. does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Buder Elem. does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Buder Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.9).
- •Busch MS Character Athletics is the larger school with 361 students compared with 359.
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 Buder Elem. better than Busch MS Character Athletics?
On the Success Index (US), Buder Elem. ranks higher (25.6 vs 13.4 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 Buder Elem. and Busch MS Character Athletics?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buder Elem.: 359. Busch MS Character Athletics: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buder Elem. and Busch MS Character Athletics rank in Missouri?
Buder Elem. is 979th of 1,159 and Busch MS Character Athletics is 380th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).