Jefferson Middle School vs Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Columbia, Missouri | Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 392 | #357 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4619 of 15,369 | #15531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.9 vs 63.9).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 45.6%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 283.
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 Jefferson Middle School better than Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
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 Jefferson Middle School and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 593. Locust St Expressive Arts Elem: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem rank in Missouri?
Jefferson Middle School is 91st of 392 and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is 357th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).