Desoto Jr. High vs Sunrise Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto Jr. High
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
338 students
Sunrise Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
| Measure | Desoto Jr. High Desoto, Missouri | Sunrise Elem. Desoto, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 392 | #391 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8327 of 15,369 | #16485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 338 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 46.8).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 47.9%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •Desoto Jr. High is the larger school with 338 students compared with 318.
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 Desoto Jr. High better than Sunrise Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elem. ranks higher (62.5 vs 46.8 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 Desoto Jr. High and Sunrise Elem.?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Jr. High: 338. Sunrise Elem.: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Jr. High and Sunrise Elem. rank in Missouri?
Desoto Jr. High is 218th of 392 and Sunrise Elem. is 391st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).