Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. vs Nipher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
Kirkwood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
304 students
Nipher Middle
Kirkwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. Kirkwood, Missouri | Nipher Middle Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #13 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #1049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Kirkwood | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 11.5%).
- •Nipher Middle is the larger school with 660 students compared with 304.
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 Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. better than Nipher Middle?
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 Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. and Nipher Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kirkwood and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.: 304. Nipher Middle: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. and Nipher Middle rank in Missouri?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is unranked and Nipher Middle is 13th of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).