Central Middle School vs Wendell Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
375 students
Wendell Phillips Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Kansas City, Missouri | Wendell Phillips Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 392 | #1085 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14933 of 15,369 | #47372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 375 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 22% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wendell Phillips Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 11.7).
- •Wendell Phillips Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Wendell Phillips Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 324.
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 School better than Wendell Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wendell Phillips Elementary ranks higher (15.6 vs 11.7 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 School and Wendell Phillips Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 375. Wendell Phillips Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Wendell Phillips Elementary rank in Missouri?
Central Middle School is 386th of 392 and Wendell Phillips Elementary is 1085th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).