Long Elem. vs Truman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Truman Middle School
St. Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students
| Measure | Long Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Truman Middle School St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,159 | #53 of 392 |
| National rank | #5679 of 50,301 | #3352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 545 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 54% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 70.0).
- •Long Elem. does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Long Elem. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Long Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 13.7%).
- •Truman Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.5).
- •Truman Middle School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 545.
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 Long Elem. better than Truman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 70.0 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 Long Elem. and Truman Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Elem.: 545. Truman Middle School: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Elem. and Truman Middle School rank in Missouri?
Long Elem. is 90th of 1,159 and Truman Middle School is 53rd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).