Congress Middle vs Prairie Point Elem.
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.
Congress Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Prairie Point Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
| Measure | Congress Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Prairie Point Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 392 | #261 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4412 of 15,369 | #11957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Point Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 64.8).
- •Prairie Point Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Prairie Point Elem. does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Congress Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 33%).
- •Congress Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Congress Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 437.
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 Congress Middle better than Prairie Point Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Point Elem. ranks higher (69.1 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 Congress Middle and Prairie Point Elem.?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Congress Middle: 601. Prairie Point Elem.: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Congress Middle and Prairie Point Elem. rank in Missouri?
Congress Middle is 85th of 392 and Prairie Point Elem. is 261st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).