East Elementary vs Jackson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
726 students
Jackson Middle
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
850 students
| Measure | East Elementary Jackson, Missouri | Jackson Middle Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 1,159 | #198 of 392 |
| National rank | #22834 of 50,301 | #7788 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 726 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 49.3).
- •East Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •East Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •East Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 38.8%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
- •Jackson Middle is the larger school with 850 students compared with 726.
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 Elementary better than Jackson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Elementary ranks higher (53.3 vs 49.3 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 Elementary and Jackson Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary: 726. Jackson Middle: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary and Jackson Middle rank in Missouri?
East Elementary is 588th of 1,159 and Jackson Middle is 198th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).