McKelvey Intermediate vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKelvey Intermediate
Maryland Heights · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
432 students
South Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
433 students
| Measure | McKelvey Intermediate Maryland Heights, Missouri | South Elem. Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 1,159 | #641 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #822 of 50,301 | #24944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 432 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 42% |
| city | Maryland Heights | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKelvey Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 50.4).
- •McKelvey Intermediate does better on math proficiency (85% vs 42%).
- •McKelvey Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •McKelvey Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 47.1%).
- •McKelvey Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •South Elem. is the larger school with 433 students compared with 432.
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 McKelvey Intermediate better than South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), McKelvey Intermediate ranks higher (89.8 vs 50.4 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 McKelvey Intermediate and South Elem.?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Maryland Heights and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKelvey Intermediate: 432. South Elem.: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKelvey Intermediate and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
McKelvey Intermediate is 3rd of 1,159 and South Elem. is 641st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).