Discovery Elementary vs Hardin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
St. Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
394 students
Hardin Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 7–8
676 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary St. Charles, Missouri | Hardin Middle ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,159 | #125 of 392 |
| National rank | #15514 of 50,301 | #5458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 394 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | St. Charles | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 60.1).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 39.8%).
- •Hardin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •Hardin Middle is the larger school with 676 students compared with 394.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Hardin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 60.1 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 Discovery Elementary and Hardin Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between St. Charles and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 394. Hardin Middle: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Hardin Middle rank in Missouri?
Discovery Elementary is 356th of 1,159 and Hardin Middle is 125th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).