Henry Elem. vs West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
West Middle
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
| Measure | Henry Elem. Ballwin, Missouri | West Middle Chesterfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #63 of 1,159 | #9 of 392 |
| National rank | #4363 of 50,301 | #1012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Ballwin | Chesterfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 81.1).
- •Henry Elem. does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •West Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Henry Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 10.6%).
- •West Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •West Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 512.
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 Henry Elem. better than West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 81.1 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 Henry Elem. and West Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ballwin and Chesterfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Elem.: 512. West Middle: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Elem. and West Middle rank in Missouri?
Henry Elem. is 63rd of 1,159 and West Middle is 9th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).