Cambridge Elem. vs Mill Creek Upper Elem.
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.
Cambridge Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
501 students
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
Belton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
435 students
| Measure | Cambridge Elem. Belton, Missouri | Mill Creek Upper Elem. Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 1,159 | #275 of 392 |
| National rank | #36647 of 50,301 | #9910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 501 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Upper Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 32.9).
- •Mill Creek Upper Elem. does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Mill Creek Upper Elem. does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Mill Creek Upper Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 61.9%).
- •Mill Creek Upper Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Cambridge Elem. is the larger school with 501 students compared with 435.
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 Cambridge Elem. better than Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Upper Elem. ranks higher (39.6 vs 32.9 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 Cambridge Elem. and Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Elem.: 501. Mill Creek Upper Elem.: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Elem. and Mill Creek Upper Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cambridge Elem. is 913th of 1,159 and Mill Creek Upper Elem. is 275th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).