Ladue Fifth Grade Center vs Pipkin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 298 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
St. Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–5
357 students
Pipkin Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Ladue Fifth Grade Center St. Louis, Missouri | Pipkin Middle Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 392 | #337 of 392 |
| National rank | #256 of 15,369 | #12455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 18% |
| city | St. Louis | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 27.2).
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center does better on math proficiency (76% vs 18%).
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 31%).
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 81.9%).
- •Pipkin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.8).
- •Pipkin Middle is the larger school with 359 students compared with 357.
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center better than Pipkin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ladue Fifth Grade Center ranks higher (90.5 vs 27.2 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center and Pipkin Middle?
About 298 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center: 357. Pipkin Middle: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladue Fifth Grade Center and Pipkin Middle rank in Missouri?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center is 2nd of 392 and Pipkin Middle is 337th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).