McMillan Early Learning Center vs Sunrise Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McMillan Early Learning Center
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
319 students
Sunrise Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
| Measure | McMillan Early Learning Center Mexico, Missouri | Sunrise Elem. Desoto, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #897 of 1,159 | #391 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35867 of 50,301 | #16485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 319 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Mexico | Desoto |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 34.1).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 100%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.3).
- •McMillan Early Learning Center is the larger school with 319 students compared with 318.
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 McMillan Early Learning Center better than Sunrise Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elem. ranks higher (62.5 vs 34.1 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 McMillan Early Learning Center and Sunrise Elem.?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Mexico and Desoto in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McMillan Early Learning Center: 319. Sunrise Elem.: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McMillan Early Learning Center and Sunrise Elem. rank in Missouri?
McMillan Early Learning Center is 897th of 1,159 and Sunrise Elem. is 391st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).