Maple Park Middle vs Topping Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Park Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
585 students
Topping Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
| Measure | Maple Park Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Topping Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 392 | #863 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9773 of 15,369 | #34405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 36.4).
- •Topping Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Maple Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Maple Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 72.7%).
- •Maple Park Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Maple Park Middle is the larger school with 585 students compared with 293.
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 Maple Park Middle better than Topping Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Park Middle ranks higher (40.2 vs 36.4 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 Maple Park Middle and Topping Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Park Middle: 585. Topping Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Park Middle and Topping Elementary rank in Missouri?
Maple Park Middle is 269th of 392 and Topping Elementary is 863rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).