Foreign Language Academy vs Guadalupe Centers Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foreign Language Academy
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
594 students
Guadalupe Centers Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
355 students
| Measure | Foreign Language Academy Kansas City, Missouri | Guadalupe Centers Middle Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,159 | #352 of 392 |
| National rank | #42683 of 50,301 | #13210 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 594 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 15% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.4 vs 23.1).
- •Foreign Language Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Foreign Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Guadalupe Centers Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 100%).
- •Guadalupe Centers Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •Foreign Language Academy is the larger school with 594 students compared with 355.
- •Foreign Language Academy is a public school while Guadalupe Centers Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Foreign Language Academy better than Guadalupe Centers Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Foreign Language Academy and Guadalupe Centers Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foreign Language Academy: 594. Guadalupe Centers Middle: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foreign Language Academy and Guadalupe Centers Middle rank in Missouri?
Foreign Language Academy is 1005th of 1,159 and Guadalupe Centers Middle is 352nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).