New Mark Middle vs Staley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Mark Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
965 students
Staley High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,091 students
| Measure | New Mark Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Staley High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 392 | #52 of 497 |
| National rank | #2759 of 15,369 | #2936 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 965 | 2,091 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 2,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Mark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 71.5).
- •Staley High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Staley High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Staley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 23.3%).
- •New Mark Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.1).
- •Staley High is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 965.
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 New Mark Middle better than Staley High?
On the Success Index (US), New Mark Middle ranks higher (72.9 vs 71.5 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 New Mark Middle and Staley High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Mark Middle: 965. Staley High: 2,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Mark Middle and Staley High rank in Missouri?
New Mark Middle is 41st of 392 and Staley High is 52nd of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).