Central Middle vs Intermediate Sch.
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Park Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
Intermediate Sch.
Desloge · Public middle · Grades 5–6
355 students
| Measure | Central Middle Park Hills, Missouri | Intermediate Sch. Desloge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 392 | #149 of 392 |
| National rank | #9357 of 15,369 | #6479 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 442 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| city | Park Hills | Desloge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Intermediate Sch. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 42.1).
- •Intermediate Sch. does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Intermediate Sch. does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 63.9%).
- •Intermediate Sch. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 442 students compared with 355.
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 Intermediate Sch.?
On the Success Index (US), Intermediate Sch. ranks higher (55.4 vs 42.1 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 Intermediate Sch.?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Park Hills and Desloge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 442. Intermediate Sch.: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Intermediate Sch. rank in Missouri?
Central Middle is 253rd of 392 and Intermediate Sch. is 149th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).