Edison Elem. vs Truman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
Truman Middle
ST Joseph · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
| Measure | Edison Elem. ST Joseph, Missouri | Truman Middle ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,159 | #372 of 392 |
| National rank | #44268 of 50,301 | #14425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 362 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| city | ST Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 16.1).
- •Edison Elem. does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Edison Elem. does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Edison Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •Truman Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 362.
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 Edison Elem. better than Truman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elem. ranks higher (20.9 vs 16.1 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 Edison Elem. and Truman Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elem.: 362. Truman Middle: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elem. and Truman Middle rank in Missouri?
Edison Elem. is 1030th of 1,159 and Truman Middle is 372nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).