Carr Lane Vpa Middle vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 837 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Jefferson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students
| Measure | Carr Lane Vpa Middle ST Louis, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 392 | #1144 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14665 of 15,369 | #49303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 2.5% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carr Lane Vpa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 10.6).
- •Carr Lane Vpa Middle does better on math proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Carr Lane Vpa Middle does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •Carr Lane Vpa Middle is the larger school with 396 students compared with 125.
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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Carr Lane Vpa Middle ranks higher (14.2 vs 10.6 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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle and Jefferson Elem.?
About 837 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle: 396. Jefferson Elem.: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carr Lane Vpa Middle and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle is 377th of 392 and Jefferson Elem. is 1144th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).