Early Childhood Center vs Osage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Lake Ozark · Public other · Grades PK–PK
86 students
Osage Middle
Osage Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Lake Ozark, Missouri | Osage Middle Osage Beach, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #134 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #5820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 86 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Lake Ozark | Osage Beach |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 39.5%).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Osage Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 86.
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 Childhood Center better than Osage 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 Childhood Center and Osage Middle?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Ozark and Osage Beach in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 86. Osage Middle: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Osage Middle rank in Missouri?
Early Childhood Center is unranked and Osage Middle is 134th of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).