Laura Speed Elliott Middle vs Richmond Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura Speed Elliott Middle
Boonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
Richmond Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Laura Speed Elliott Middle Boonville, Missouri | Richmond Middle Richmond, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 392 | #142 of 392 |
| National rank | #11576 of 15,369 | #6201 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 48% |
| city | Boonville | Richmond |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 31.7).
- •Richmond Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Richmond Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Richmond Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 100%).
- •Laura Speed Elliott Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Laura Speed Elliott Middle is the larger school with 313 students compared with 309.
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 Laura Speed Elliott Middle better than Richmond Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Middle ranks higher (56.7 vs 31.7 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 Laura Speed Elliott Middle and Richmond Middle?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Boonville and Richmond in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura Speed Elliott Middle: 313. Richmond Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura Speed Elliott Middle and Richmond Middle rank in Missouri?
Laura Speed Elliott Middle is 323rd of 392 and Richmond Middle is 142nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).