Dressel Elementary School vs Robert H. Sperreng Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dressel Elementary School
St. Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
Robert H. Sperreng Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students
| Measure | Dressel Elementary School St. Louis, Missouri | Robert H. Sperreng Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,159 | #33 of 392 |
| National rank | #13282 of 50,301 | #2414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert H. Sperreng Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 67.2).
- •Robert H. Sperreng Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Robert H. Sperreng Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Robert H. Sperreng Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 21.1%).
- •Dressel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Robert H. Sperreng Middle is the larger school with 941 students compared with 598.
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 Dressel Elementary School better than Robert H. Sperreng Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Robert H. Sperreng Middle ranks higher (74.7 vs 67.2 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 Dressel Elementary School and Robert H. Sperreng Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dressel Elementary School: 598. Robert H. Sperreng Middle: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dressel Elementary School and Robert H. Sperreng Middle rank in Missouri?
Dressel Elementary School is 301st of 1,159 and Robert H. Sperreng Middle is 33rd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).