Central Middle vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Cape Girardeau · Public middle · Grades 5–6
623 students
Jefferson Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Central Middle Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 392 | #1028 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8687 of 15,369 | #44031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 21.3).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.3).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 623 students compared with 494.
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 Central Middle better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (45.1 vs 21.3 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 Central Middle and Jefferson Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 623. Jefferson Elem.: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Middle is 231st of 392 and Jefferson Elem. is 1028th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).