Carden Park Elem vs Martin City Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carden Park Elem
St. Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
638 students
Martin City Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
638 students
| Measure | Carden Park Elem St. Joseph, Missouri | Martin City Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,159 | #887 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34733 of 50,301 | #35516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 638 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 22% |
| city | St. Joseph | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carden Park Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 34.6).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Martin City Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 99.8%).
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 Carden Park Elem better than Martin City Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Carden Park Elem ranks higher (35.8 vs 34.6 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 Carden Park Elem and Martin City Elem.?
About 99 km in a straight line, between St. Joseph and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carden Park Elem: 638. Martin City Elem.: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carden Park Elem and Martin City Elem. rank in Missouri?
Carden Park Elem is 869th of 1,159 and Martin City Elem. is 887th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).