Gibson Elem. vs R. G. Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 563 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
R. G. Central Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | Gibson Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | R. G. Central Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1059 of 1,159 | #364 of 392 |
| National rank | #45724 of 50,301 | #13947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 4% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.6 vs 19.0).
- •Gibson Elem. does better on math proficiency (7% vs 4%).
- •Gibson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Gibson Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 63.8%).
- •R. G. Central Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •R. G. Central Middle is the larger school with 578 students compared with 387.
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 Gibson Elem. better than R. G. Central 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 Gibson Elem. and R. G. Central Middle?
About 563 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson Elem.: 387. R. G. Central Middle: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson Elem. and R. G. Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Gibson Elem. is 1059th of 1,159 and R. G. Central Middle is 364th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).