Mark Twain Elem. vs Prairie Home Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elem.
Rueter · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
62 students
Prairie Home Elem.
Prairie Home · Public elementary · Grades K–5
63 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elem. Rueter, Missouri | Prairie Home Elem. Prairie Home, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,159 | #936 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14733 of 50,301 | #38039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 62 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 62 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Rueter | Prairie Home |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 30.8).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Prairie Home Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 69.4%).
- •Prairie Home Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.4).
- •Prairie Home Elem. is the larger school with 63 students compared with 62.
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 Mark Twain Elem. better than Prairie Home Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elem. ranks higher (65.1 vs 30.8 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 Mark Twain Elem. and Prairie Home Elem.?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Rueter and Prairie Home in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elem.: 62. Prairie Home Elem.: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elem. and Prairie Home Elem. rank in Missouri?
Mark Twain Elem. is 340th of 1,159 and Prairie Home Elem. is 936th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).