Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. vs Plaza Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.
Kansas City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
392 students
Plaza Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. Kansas City, Missouri | Plaza Middle Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #98 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #4803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 34.6%).
- •Plaza Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.6).
- •Plaza Middle is the larger school with 673 students compared with 392.
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 Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. better than Plaza 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 Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. and Plaza Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.: 392. Plaza Middle: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. and Plaza Middle rank in Missouri?
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is unranked and Plaza Middle is 98th of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).