Center Middle vs Red Bridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
Red Bridge Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
201 students
| Measure | Center Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Red Bridge Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 392 | #426 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12012 of 15,369 | #17815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 52% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Bridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 29.5).
- •Red Bridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Red Bridge Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Red Bridge Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 69.8%).
- •Red Bridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •Center Middle is the larger school with 493 students compared with 201.
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 Center Middle better than Red Bridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Red Bridge Elem. ranks higher (60.6 vs 29.5 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 Center Middle and Red Bridge Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Middle: 493. Red Bridge Elem.: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Middle and Red Bridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Center Middle is 331st of 392 and Red Bridge Elem. is 426th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).