Cold Water Elem. vs Northwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Water Elem.
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
Northwest Middle
Florissant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Cold Water Elem. Florissant, Missouri | Northwest Middle Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,159 | #389 of 392 |
| National rank | #45339 of 50,301 | #15045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 449 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | Florissant | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Water Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 10.6).
- •Cold Water Elem. does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Cold Water Elem. does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Cold Water Elem. does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.3).
- •Northwest Middle is the larger school with 770 students compared with 449.
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 Cold Water Elem. better than Northwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Water Elem. ranks higher (19.2 vs 10.6 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 Cold Water Elem. and Northwest Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Florissant and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Water Elem.: 449. Northwest Middle: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Water Elem. and Northwest Middle rank in Missouri?
Cold Water Elem. is 1049th of 1,159 and Northwest Middle is 389th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).