Mexico Middle vs Odessa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mexico Middle
Mexico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
Odessa Middle
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Mexico Middle Mexico, Missouri | Odessa Middle Odessa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 392 | #105 of 392 |
| National rank | #11649 of 15,369 | #4973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Mexico | Odessa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odessa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 31.4).
- •Odessa Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Odessa Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Odessa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 100%).
- •Mexico Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.5).
- •Odessa Middle is the larger school with 462 students compared with 461.
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 Mexico Middle better than Odessa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Odessa Middle ranks higher (62.3 vs 31.4 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 Mexico Middle and Odessa Middle?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Mexico and Odessa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mexico Middle: 461. Odessa Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mexico Middle and Odessa Middle rank in Missouri?
Mexico Middle is 325th of 392 and Odessa Middle is 105th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).