Liberty Oaks Elem. vs South Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Oaks Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
South Valley Middle
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
809 students
| Measure | Liberty Oaks Elem. Kansas City, Missouri | South Valley Middle Liberty, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,159 | #60 of 392 |
| National rank | #8458 of 50,301 | #3520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 496 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| city | Kansas City | Liberty |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Oaks Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 69.2).
- •Liberty Oaks Elem. does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Liberty Oaks Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •South Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 29.8%).
- •Liberty Oaks Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •South Valley Middle is the larger school with 809 students compared with 496.
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 Liberty Oaks Elem. better than South Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Oaks Elem. ranks higher (74.2 vs 69.2 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 Liberty Oaks Elem. and South Valley Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Liberty in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Oaks Elem.: 496. South Valley Middle: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Oaks Elem. and South Valley Middle rank in Missouri?
Liberty Oaks Elem. is 158th of 1,159 and South Valley Middle is 60th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).