Dardenne Elem. vs Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dardenne Elem.
O'fallon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
ST Peters · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Dardenne Elem. O'fallon, Missouri | Ft. Zumwalt South Middle ST Peters, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,159 | #14 of 392 |
| National rank | #18169 of 50,301 | #1215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 66% |
| city | O'fallon | ST Peters |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ft. Zumwalt South Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 60.0).
- •Ft. Zumwalt South Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt South Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Ft. Zumwalt South Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 46.1%).
- •Dardenne Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is the larger school with 823 students compared with 445.
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 Dardenne Elem. better than Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ft. Zumwalt South Middle ranks higher (81.7 vs 60.0 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 Dardenne Elem. and Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between O'fallon and ST Peters in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dardenne Elem.: 445. Ft. Zumwalt South Middle: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dardenne Elem. and Ft. Zumwalt South Middle rank in Missouri?
Dardenne Elem. is 435th of 1,159 and Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is 14th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).