Jackson Middle vs West Lane Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
850 students
West Lane Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
389 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle Jackson, Missouri | West Lane Elem. Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 392 | #327 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7788 of 15,369 | #14142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 850 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lane Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 49.3).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 38.8%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Jackson Middle is the larger school with 850 students compared with 389.
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 Jackson Middle better than West Lane Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), West Lane Elem. ranks higher (66.0 vs 49.3 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 Jackson Middle and West Lane Elem.?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle: 850. West Lane Elem.: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle and West Lane Elem. rank in Missouri?
Jackson Middle is 198th of 392 and West Lane Elem. is 327th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).