Line Creek Elem. vs Walden Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Line Creek Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Walden Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
| Measure | Line Creek Elem. Kansas City, Missouri | Walden Middle Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,159 | #26 of 392 |
| National rank | #20765 of 50,301 | #2047 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 56.3).
- •Walden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 43.6%).
- •Line Creek Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Walden Middle is the larger school with 730 students compared with 321.
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 Line Creek Elem. better than Walden Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Walden Middle ranks higher (76.8 vs 56.3 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 Line Creek Elem. and Walden Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Line Creek Elem.: 321. Walden Middle: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Line Creek Elem. and Walden Middle rank in Missouri?
Line Creek Elem. is 504th of 1,159 and Walden Middle is 26th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).