James Lewis Elem. vs Paul Kinder Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Lewis Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Paul Kinder Middle School
Blue Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
| Measure | James Lewis Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Paul Kinder Middle School Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 1,159 | #87 of 392 |
| National rank | #8021 of 50,301 | #4573 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Lewis Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 64.1).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on math proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 38.8%).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.1).
- •Paul Kinder Middle School is the larger school with 919 students compared with 473.
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 James Lewis Elem. better than Paul Kinder Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Lewis Elem. ranks higher (74.9 vs 64.1 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 James Lewis Elem. and Paul Kinder Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Lewis Elem.: 473. Paul Kinder Middle School: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Lewis Elem. and Paul Kinder Middle School rank in Missouri?
James Lewis Elem. is 142nd of 1,159 and Paul Kinder Middle School is 87th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).