Excelsior Springs Middle vs Southview Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.3 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
Southview Elem.
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Excelsior Springs Middle Excelsior Springs, Missouri | Southview Elem. Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 392 | #73 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10290 of 15,369 | #5213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| city | Excelsior Springs | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southview Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 37.9).
- •Southview Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Southview Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Southview Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 48%).
- •Excelsior Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Excelsior Springs Middle is the larger school with 540 students compared with 455.
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 Southview Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Southview Elem. ranks higher (79.6 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 Southview Elem.?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Excelsior Springs and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Springs Middle: 540. Southview Elem.: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Springs Middle and Southview Elem. rank in Missouri?
Excelsior Springs Middle is 288th of 392 and Southview Elem. is 73rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).