Chance Elem. vs Chester Boren Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 794 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chance Elem.
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
370 students
Chester Boren Middle
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Chance Elem. Centralia, Missouri | Chester Boren Middle Centralia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 1,159 | #84 of 392 |
| National rank | #12993 of 50,301 | #4411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chance Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 64.8).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 29.2%).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Chance Elem. is the larger school with 370 students compared with 302.
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 Chance Elem. better than Chester Boren Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chance Elem. ranks higher (67.6 vs 64.8 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 Chance Elem. and Chester Boren Middle?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chance Elem.: 370. Chester Boren Middle: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chance Elem. and Chester Boren Middle rank in Missouri?
Chance Elem. is 293rd of 1,159 and Chester Boren Middle is 84th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).