Central Middle vs Townsend 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
Florissant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students
Townsend Elem.
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Central Middle Florissant, Missouri | Townsend Elem. Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 392 | #992 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14457 of 15,369 | #42149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 692 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Florissant | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Townsend Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 15.8).
- •Townsend Elem. does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Townsend Elem. does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Townsend Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 692 students compared with 351.
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 Townsend Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Townsend Elem. ranks higher (24.3 vs 15.8 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 Townsend Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Florissant and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 692. Townsend Elem.: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Townsend Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Middle is 373rd of 392 and Townsend Elem. is 992nd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).