Excelsior Springs Middle vs Kearney Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Springs Middle
Excelsior Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Kearney Middle
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–7
591 students
| Measure | Excelsior Springs Middle Excelsior Springs, Missouri | Kearney Middle Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 392 | #20 of 392 |
| National rank | #10290 of 15,369 | #1634 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 540 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 73% |
| city | Excelsior Springs | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 37.9).
- •Kearney Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 26%).
- •Kearney Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Kearney Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 48%).
- •Excelsior Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Kearney Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 540.
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 Excelsior Springs Middle better than Kearney Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney Middle ranks higher (79.1 vs 37.9 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 Excelsior Springs Middle and Kearney Middle?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Excelsior Springs and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Springs Middle: 540. Kearney Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Springs Middle and Kearney Middle rank in Missouri?
Excelsior Springs Middle is 288th of 392 and Kearney Middle is 20th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).