Compass Elementary vs Platte City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 652 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Elementary
Platte City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Platte City Middle
Platte City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
| Measure | Compass Elementary Platte City, Missouri | Platte City Middle Platte City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,159 | #35 of 392 |
| National rank | #10638 of 50,301 | #2486 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Platte City | Platte City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 70.9).
- •Platte City Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Compass Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Platte City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 22%).
- •Compass Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •Platte City Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 527.
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 Compass Elementary better than Platte City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Platte City Middle ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.9 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 Compass Elementary and Platte City Middle?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Platte City and Platte City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Elementary: 527. Platte City Middle: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Elementary and Platte City Middle rank in Missouri?
Compass Elementary is 224th of 1,159 and Platte City Middle is 35th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).