Carman Trails Elem. vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carman Trails Elem.
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Southwest Middle
Ballwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Carman Trails Elem. Manchester, Missouri | Southwest Middle Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #395 of 1,159 | #46 of 392 |
| National rank | #16634 of 50,301 | #3153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| city | Manchester | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 62.2).
- •Southwest Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 30.7%).
- •Carman Trails Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 355.
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 Carman Trails Elem. better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 62.2 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 Carman Trails Elem. and Southwest Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carman Trails Elem.: 355. Southwest Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carman Trails Elem. and Southwest Middle rank in Missouri?
Carman Trails Elem. is 395th of 1,159 and Southwest Middle is 46th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).