Discovery Middle School vs Early Child. Education Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
Early Child. Education Ctr.
Kansas City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
45 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Liberty, Missouri | Early Child. Education Ctr. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #19 of 392 | – |
| National rank | #1563 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 678 | 45 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 45 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 1.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64% | – |
| city | Liberty | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 93.3%).
- •Early Child. Education Ctr. does better on students per teacher (1.9 vs 14.1).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 45.
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 Middle School better than Early Child. Education Ctr.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Middle School and Early Child. Education Ctr.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liberty and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 678. Early Child. Education Ctr.: 45. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Early Child. Education Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Discovery Middle School is 19th of 392 and Early Child. Education Ctr. is unranked among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).