Hollister Middle vs Laura Speed Elliott Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollister Middle
Hollister · Public middle · Grades 6–8
314 students
Laura Speed Elliott Middle
Boonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
| Measure | Hollister Middle Hollister, Missouri | Laura Speed Elliott Middle Boonville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 392 | #323 of 392 |
| National rank | #10382 of 15,369 | #11576 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | Hollister | Boonville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollister Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 31.7).
- •Laura Speed Elliott Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Hollister Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Hollister Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 100%).
- •Laura Speed Elliott Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Hollister Middle is the larger school with 314 students compared with 313.
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 Hollister Middle better than Laura Speed Elliott Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hollister Middle ranks higher (37.4 vs 31.7 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 Hollister Middle and Laura Speed Elliott Middle?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Boonville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollister Middle: 314. Laura Speed Elliott Middle: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollister Middle and Laura Speed Elliott Middle rank in Missouri?
Hollister Middle is 290th of 392 and Laura Speed Elliott Middle is 323rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).