Mount Vernon Intermediate vs Purdy Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Intermediate
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
303 students
Purdy Elem.
Purdy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Intermediate Mount Vernon, Missouri | Purdy Elem. Purdy, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,159 | #845 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28054 of 50,301 | #33807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Purdy |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 37.3).
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 65%).
- •Purdy Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.8).
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 Mount Vernon Intermediate better than Purdy Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Intermediate ranks higher (45.8 vs 37.3 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 Mount Vernon Intermediate and Purdy Elem.?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Purdy in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Intermediate: 303. Purdy Elem.: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Intermediate and Purdy Elem. rank in Missouri?
Mount Vernon Intermediate is 719th of 1,159 and Purdy Elem. is 845th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).