John B. Lange Middle vs Parkade Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John B. Lange Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Parkade Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
| Measure | John B. Lange Middle Columbia, Missouri | Parkade Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 392 | #787 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10969 of 15,369 | #30832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 35% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkade Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 34.5).
- •Parkade Elem. does better on math proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Parkade Elem. does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Parkade Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 61%).
- •John B. Lange Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •John B. Lange Middle is the larger school with 510 students compared with 359.
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 John B. Lange Middle better than Parkade Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Parkade Elem. ranks higher (41.7 vs 34.5 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 John B. Lange Middle and Parkade Elem.?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John B. Lange Middle: 510. Parkade Elem.: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John B. Lange Middle and Parkade Elem. rank in Missouri?
John B. Lange Middle is 303rd of 392 and Parkade Elem. is 787th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).