Cuba Elem. vs Malden Lower Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuba Elem.
Cuba · Public elementary · Grades K–4
424 students
Malden Lower Elem.
Malden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
| Measure | Cuba Elem. Cuba, Missouri | Malden Lower Elem. Malden, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,159 | #934 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13697 of 50,301 | #37960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Cuba | Malden |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cuba Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 30.9).
- •Cuba Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Cuba Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Cuba Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 100%).
- •Cuba Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
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 Cuba Elem. better than Malden Lower Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cuba Elem. ranks higher (66.6 vs 30.9 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 Cuba Elem. and Malden Lower Elem.?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Cuba and Malden in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuba Elem.: 424. Malden Lower Elem.: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuba Elem. and Malden Lower Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cuba Elem. is 318th of 1,159 and Malden Lower Elem. is 934th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).