Danforth Elem. vs R. G. Central Middle
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.
Danforth Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
R. G. Central Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | Danforth Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | R. G. Central Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1158 of 1,159 | #364 of 392 |
| National rank | #50181 of 50,301 | #13947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 274 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 4% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. G. Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 5.3).
- •R. G. Central Middle does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Danforth Elem. does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •R. G. Central Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.3).
- •R. G. Central Middle is the larger school with 578 students compared with 274.
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 Danforth Elem. better than R. G. Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), R. G. Central Middle ranks higher (19.0 vs 5.3 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 Danforth Elem. and R. G. Central Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danforth Elem.: 274. R. G. Central Middle: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danforth Elem. and R. G. Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Danforth Elem. is 1158th of 1,159 and R. G. Central Middle is 364th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).