F. P. Tillman Elem. vs Nipher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. P. Tillman Elem.
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Nipher Middle
Kirkwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | F. P. Tillman Elem. Kirkwood, Missouri | Nipher Middle Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #94 of 1,159 | #13 of 392 |
| National rank | #5903 of 50,301 | #1049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Kirkwood | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nipher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 78.4).
- •Nipher Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •F. P. Tillman Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 11.5%).
- •Nipher Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Nipher Middle is the larger school with 660 students compared with 457.
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 F. P. Tillman Elem. better than Nipher Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nipher Middle ranks higher (82.9 vs 78.4 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 F. P. Tillman Elem. and Nipher Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kirkwood and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. P. Tillman Elem.: 457. Nipher Middle: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. P. Tillman Elem. and Nipher Middle rank in Missouri?
F. P. Tillman Elem. is 94th of 1,159 and Nipher Middle is 13th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).