Centralia Intermediate vs Chester Boren Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia Intermediate
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
273 students
Chester Boren Middle
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Centralia Intermediate Centralia, Missouri | Chester Boren Middle Centralia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 1,159 | #84 of 392 |
| National rank | #16777 of 50,301 | #4411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 273 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Boren Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 62.0).
- •Centralia Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 31.5%).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Chester Boren Middle is the larger school with 302 students compared with 273.
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 Centralia Intermediate better than Chester Boren Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Boren Middle ranks higher (64.8 vs 62.0 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 Centralia Intermediate and Chester Boren Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia Intermediate: 273. Chester Boren Middle: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia Intermediate and Chester Boren Middle rank in Missouri?
Centralia Intermediate is 400th of 1,159 and Chester Boren Middle is 84th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).