Dardenne Elem. vs Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.0 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. Zuwmalt West Middle
O'fallon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,114 students
| Measure | Dardenne Elem. O'fallon, Missouri | Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle O'fallon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,159 | #15 of 392 |
| National rank | #18169 of 50,301 | #1323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 1,114 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | O'fallon | O'fallon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 60.0).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 46.1%).
- •Dardenne Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.2).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle is the larger school with 1,114 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. Zuwmalt West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle ranks higher (81.0 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. Zuwmalt West Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between O'fallon and O'fallon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dardenne Elem.: 445. Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle: 1,114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dardenne Elem. and Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle rank in Missouri?
Dardenne Elem. is 435th of 1,159 and Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle is 15th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).