Elementary School vs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elementary School
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
244 students
Middle School
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
144 students
| Measure | Elementary School Kansas City, Missouri | Middle School Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #923 of 1,159 | #133 of 392 |
| National rank | #37339 of 50,301 | #5760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 244 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 31.8).
- •Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 68.9%).
- •Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Elementary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 144.
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 Elementary School better than Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School ranks higher (58.7 vs 31.8 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 Elementary School and Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elementary School: 244. Middle School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elementary School and Middle School rank in Missouri?
Elementary School is 923rd of 1,159 and Middle School is 133rd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).