Carden Park Elem vs Truman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 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
Truman Middle
ST Joseph · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
| Measure | Carden Park Elem St. Joseph, Missouri | Truman Middle ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,159 | #372 of 392 |
| National rank | #34733 of 50,301 | #14425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 638 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 18% |
| city | St. Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carden Park Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 16.1).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on math proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Carden Park Elem is the larger school with 638 students compared with 486.
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 Truman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carden Park Elem ranks higher (35.8 vs 16.1 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 Truman Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between St. Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carden Park Elem: 638. Truman Middle: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carden Park Elem and Truman Middle rank in Missouri?
Carden Park Elem is 869th of 1,159 and Truman Middle is 372nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).