John Thomas School of Discover vs Mathews Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Thomas School of Discover
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students
Mathews Elem.
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
457 students
| Measure | John Thomas School of Discover Nixa, Missouri | Mathews Elem. Nixa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,159 | #99 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7521 of 50,301 | #6435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 493 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Nixa | Nixa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mathews Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 75.7).
- •Mathews Elem. does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Mathews Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •John Thomas School of Discover does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 32.4%).
- •Mathews Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •John Thomas School of Discover is the larger school with 493 students compared with 457.
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 Thomas School of Discover better than Mathews Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mathews Elem. ranks higher (77.5 vs 75.7 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 Thomas School of Discover and Mathews Elem.?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Nixa and Nixa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Thomas School of Discover: 493. Mathews Elem.: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Thomas School of Discover and Mathews Elem. rank in Missouri?
John Thomas School of Discover is 127th of 1,159 and Mathews Elem. is 99th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).