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East Buchanan Middle vs Ellison Elem.

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureEast Buchanan Middle
Easton, Missouri
Ellison Elem.
ST Joseph, Missouri
Success Index (US)
66
Top 50%
65
Top 50%
State rank#79 of 392#341 of 1,159
National rank#4178 of 15,369#14784 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeMiddleElementary
Year rangeGrades 6โ€“8Grades Kโ€“6
Students167343
Enrollment167343
Free/reduced-price lunch21.6%38.2%
Students per teacher12.814.9
Reading proficiency57%57%
Math proficiency42%57%
cityEastonST Joseph
stateMissouriMissouri
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The verdict

  • โ€ขEast Buchanan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 65.0).
  • โ€ขEllison Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
  • โ€ขEast Buchanan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 38.2%).
  • โ€ขEast Buchanan Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
  • โ€ขEllison Elem. is the larger school with 343 students compared with 167.

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 East Buchanan Middle better than Ellison Elem.?

On the Success Index (US), East Buchanan Middle ranks higher (66.0 vs 65.0 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 East Buchanan Middle and Ellison Elem.?

About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Easton and ST Joseph in Missouri.

Which has the better Enrollment?

East Buchanan Middle: 167. Ellison Elem.: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do East Buchanan Middle and Ellison Elem. rank in Missouri?

East Buchanan Middle is 79th of 392 and Ellison Elem. is 341st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).