John Nowlin Elem. vs Paul Kinder Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Nowlin Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Paul Kinder Middle School
Blue Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
| Measure | John Nowlin Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Paul Kinder Middle School Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,159 | #87 of 392 |
| National rank | #9929 of 50,301 | #4573 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Nowlin Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 64.1).
- •John Nowlin Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •John Nowlin Elem. does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •John Nowlin Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 38.8%).
- •John Nowlin Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Paul Kinder Middle School is the larger school with 919 students compared with 460.
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 Nowlin Elem. better than Paul Kinder Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Nowlin Elem. ranks higher (72.0 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 John Nowlin Elem. and Paul Kinder Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Nowlin Elem.: 460. Paul Kinder Middle School: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Nowlin Elem. and Paul Kinder Middle School rank in Missouri?
John Nowlin Elem. is 195th of 1,159 and Paul Kinder Middle School is 87th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).