Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. vs West Blvd. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students
West Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. Columbia, Missouri | West Blvd. Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,159 | #1008 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15612 of 50,301 | #42802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 619 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 23.3).
- •Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 100%).
- •West Blvd. Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.5).
- •Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. is the larger school with 619 students compared with 327.
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 Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. better than West Blvd. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. ranks higher (63.8 vs 23.3 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 Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. and West Blvd. Elem.?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.: 619. West Blvd. Elem.: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. and West Blvd. Elem. rank in Missouri?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. is 363rd of 1,159 and West Blvd. Elem. is 1008th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).