Central Middle vs River Bend Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
River Bend Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Central Middle Chesterfield, Missouri | River Bend Elem. Chesterfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 392 | #279 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1681 of 15,369 | #12610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 881 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 68.2).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 20.3%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 881 students compared with 380.
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 River Bend Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (78.7 vs 68.2 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 Central Middle and River Bend Elem.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 881. River Bend Elem.: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and River Bend Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Middle is 21st of 392 and River Bend Elem. is 279th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).