Early Child. Education Ctr. vs South Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Child. Education Ctr.
Kansas City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
45 students
South Valley Middle
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
809 students
| Measure | Early Child. Education Ctr. Kansas City, Missouri | South Valley Middle Liberty, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #60 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #3520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 45 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 45 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 1.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Kansas City | Liberty |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Early Child. Education Ctr. does better on students per teacher (1.9 vs 14.4).
- •South Valley Middle is the larger school with 809 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 Early Child. Education Ctr. better than South Valley Middle?
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 Early Child. Education Ctr. and South Valley Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Liberty in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Child. Education Ctr.: 45. South Valley Middle: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Child. Education Ctr. and South Valley Middle rank in Missouri?
Early Child. Education Ctr. is unranked and South Valley Middle is 60th of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).